No trouble between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter fans at Devon derby clash
POLICE said there was no major trouble between football fans at the Devon derby on Saturday.
A spokesman for the Devon and Cornwall force said only one person was arrested outside Exeter City's ground during the game with Plymouth Argyle.
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POLICE ESCORT: Plymouth Argyle fans are led to the Exeter ground
He added the man was suspected of using abusive language towards officers and may not even have been attending the game, which kicked off at noon.
In 2010 more than 20 people were arrested at the first Devon derby between the two clubs in eight years.
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But the last three clashes between the rivals have passed off without major incident.
Almost 6,500 fans, including 1,200 Argyle supporters, attended the game.
See our full Devon derby coverage in today's Sport pull-out
Comments
by Molochius
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 1:05AM
“how can anyone respect the police when they arrest people for verbally abusing them....waste of police time and resources that we the public fund, god help you call the policeman a bad word he might have to arrest you for offending him......load of ******** lol”
by helterfc
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 12:52AM
“Ed and Dodd, you are such idiots.”
by DevonEagle
Monday, December 17 2012, 10:48PM
“How OTT were the good old D&CC? Helicopter??????
I guess we can put it down to lack of experience. Up in London, Met officers are on duty at bigger games and crowds than this EVERY week.
Had Argyle ever made it to the top flight, heaven knows how the police would have over-reacted.”
by dodd30
Monday, December 17 2012, 5:36PM
“@EdWinchester - spot on. If only.....”
by EdWinchester
Monday, December 17 2012, 5:17PM
“How about, after each match, these people get to stay behind on the pitch. Give them ALL weapons and let them crack on. Close the doors and let the moronic chavs exterminate each other. There'd be no loss to society, only gains, to the gene pool, prison population, local crime figures and the cost of policing these events.”
by WestCountry11
Monday, December 17 2012, 9:26AM
“With the numbers Old Bill had there,of course there would have been no major outbreaks of bother....
Did hear on the way back from Exeter that there were some minor scuffles in or near the train station before and after the game.”
by shipmateron
Monday, December 17 2012, 7:31AM
“Has it really comes to this that Argyle and City fans can't even muster up a decent ruck? Too busy applying moisturiser and worrying about their hair no doubt.”