One arrested for affray
Devon and Cornwall Police are generally pleased with the behaviour of fans in Exeter for the football League One derby against Plymouth Argyle.
One man from Cranbrook was arrested on suspicion of affray ahead of the lunchtime kick-off. The 32-year-old was taken into custody for questioning.
Superintendent Tom Holmes, the officer in charge of the operation, said: “Post-match, there were a couple of small flashpoints near the clocktower roundabout just off the city centre, but my officers and Police Support Units were swift to react and to keep a small group of vocal rival fans apart; There were no arrests linked to this matter.
“Our football unit will always review CCTV and body worn footage to see if any action needs to be taken further down the line linked to today’s Devon Derby. But the vast majority of fans were a credit to their respective clubs and on the whole, we are pleased with how the day unfolded from a policing and public safety point of view.”
Plymouth won the match 1-nil, bolstering their hopes of automatic promotion into the Championship. Exeter remain mid-table.
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