Police raid homes of football hooligans

Title

Police raid homes of football hooligans

Genre

News report; Interview; Special

TX Date

20 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:04:14

Description

Report on police raids on the homes of 30 alleged soccer hooligans, supporters of West Ham and Millwall football clubs. Superintendents Tony Humber and John Ball on the police operation. Includes a sample of the abuse received at one address. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Ball; Tony Humber

Keywords

Crime; Association football; Hooliganism; Policing practice; Millwall Football Club; West Ham Football Club

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