The following statement was released by Merseyside Police this afternoon.
Merseyside Police has arrested 18 people at the Tranmere Rovers v Hereford United match at Prenton Park on Saturday (5th January). One of these was a Tranmere Rovers fan, the other 17 were Hereford United fans.
Ten of those were arrested before the game, eight of whom were arrested for being drunk and trying to enter the stadium and two of whom were arrested for being drunk and disorderly. Six were arrested during the game, five of whom were arrested for being drunk and disorderly and one of whom was on suspicion of assault. One fan was arrested after the game for being drunk and disorderly. One was arrested for breaching a football banning order.
Other than the above minor incidents the fixture passed without any significant issues. Whilst both teams were robustly supported by their fans, this did not retract from the general friendly atmosphere within the grounds.
Merseyside Police works closely with football clubs to enure the safety of all football fans.
Text at top (next game etc)
Next Game: Marine At Edgar Street On Saturday 9th November At 3.00pm