Police issue warning to fans heading to Wembley as City and United face off for first time in FA Cup final
More than 1,200 officers will be stationed in and around Wembley as part of the huge policing operation for the historic Manchester derby FA cup final.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police, Ade Adelekan, who is overseeing the police operation said there was 'no intelligence' that there would be violence at the game. "The reason I'm so comfortable with the plan is that we've been planning for this for about six months, with partners. That includes GMP, it includes West Midlands Police it includes British Transport Police, the FA and a whole host of other partners.
"Anyone who intends to disrupt the game or come for violence will be met with a very robust policing response and a very swift one.
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