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Community Safety · LondonEx-hooligan calls for ban on away fans at Millwall and West Ham games
A former football hooligan has called for a ban on away fans at matches between Millwall and West Ham. Cass Pennant cited historical violence and fatal consequences stemming from the intense rivalry between the two London clubs.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 61
Latest11 arrested in Stratford on suspicion of criminal damage
Eleven men, believed to be Millwall supporters, were arrested in Stratford on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. The arrests took place on September 18 near a West Ham pub ahead of a derby match between the two clubs.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonMichail Antonio banned from driving for six months
Footballer Michail Antonio has been banned from driving for six months after being convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini. The offence occurred in Pall Mall, central London, on November 5 last year. Antonio was also fined £1,000 and ordered to pay £650 in prosecution costs.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestDavid Sullivan attends West Ham match despite stadium advice to stay away
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended Saturday’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth at London Stadium, ignoring advice to stay away. The venue cited safeguarding concerns and potential protests after seven women accused him of sexually exploitative behaviour in a BBC Panorama and The Times investigation.
4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 77 · Hype 12