When the FSF started this blog the intention was to write about issues that effect most supporters: ticket prices, concerns at club management, kick off times and so forth. We didn't want to be writing every other week about the civil liberties issues many fans are increasingly facing, nor do we want to be seen as being constantly critical of the police.
As mentioned in a previous article, we work closely with the boys in blue at the most senior level and are appreciative of their genuine desire to listen to our concerns. However, after hearing about the experiences of some 80 Stoke supporters at the hands of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on Saturday we feel their ordeal needs to be brought to a wider audience if only to flag up the power that police have, and just how willing GMP are to use it.
Admittedly, a relatively rare occurrence, but this could happen to you... More...
See also:
- France: a pit-bull attacks a police car!!!
- India, where cops can be worse than criminals...
- Geneva police criticized for heavy-handed methods...
- The day 300 people were arrested for no reason...
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