LLDC could ask West Ham to contribute to the cost of policing inside the London Stadium

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Ken Dyer10 November 2016

West Ham will reportedly be asked to contribute to the cost of policing inside the London Stadium.

The costs — as well as those of the stewarding — are the responsibility of the landlords, the London Legacy Development Corporation, and have risen due to the increased police presence at the ground following trouble at a number of games this season.

West Ham have still to hear from the LLDC on the issue but a spokesman said: “Matters of safety and security are discussed by all stakeholders at regular meetings of the Safety Advisory Group.”

Ahead of the home match with Stoke City, the club put in place a five-point plan that included physical changes to the infrastructure of the former Olympic Stadium, with focus being placed on improving the segregation of away fans.

The club’s plan included:

  • Widening segregation lines on the lower tier of the ground to prevent missile throwing
  • Creating higher barriers and a 10 metre wide sterile area on the lower concourse walkway (the scene of much of the violence in Wednesday’s match)
  • Segregating home and away fans upon exiting the stadium through the construction of a physical barrier on either side of the away supporter turnstiles
  • Permanently banning perceived “risk groups” from the stadium and issuing video cameras to a group of stewards inside the stadium

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