HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c620W
47. Mr. David Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many arrests there have been in football-related incidents inside and outside grounds in the 1986–87 and 1987–88 seasons.

Mr. Moynihan

The total number of arrests made at league matches in seasons 1986–87 and 1987–88 is as follows:

Arrests
1986–87 5,531
1987–88 6,147

The Association of Chief Police Officers does not hold information on the number of arrests for football-related incidents away from the grounds.