Marching_On_Together

by **Twong** on Thu May 15, 2008 8:36 pm

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/a ... _a_source=

Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police repeatedly spoke of her "disappointment" at the minority of fans whose violent behaviour had overshadowed the day.

She also defended the response of the police and preparations made by Manchester ahead of the event.

"It has been a largely peaceful day in Manchester - full of carnival and celebration and well over 100,000 people have been in the city and behaved themselves," she said.

"But I'm really disappointed that has been spoiled by pockets of disorder that have broken out in the city centre.

"A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion. I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed," she added.

A police spokesman said 1,500 officers were on duty for the event, but they had to draft in an extra 300 to deal with the disturbances.

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