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Travel and Safety Information for Glentoran fixture

THE PSNI have issued the following safety and travel information ahead of tomorrow’s Danske Bank Premiership clash against Glentoran…

1. Coleraine Fans travelling by private car to the Glentoran Football Club for the Danske Bank Premier League match at 1500 hours kick-off on Saturday 18th August 2018 are requested to park in the Sydenham Road/Airport Road areas. This is a segregated match and supporters must access the ground via the tunnel at the away end (Dee Street). Motorists must show consideration to local resident and emergency vehicle access when deciding where and how to park.

2. Those travelling by Bus/ Coach must not park on the Sydenham By Pass but can park on the Airport Road area

3. Police are reminding fans that there are specific offences created by the Criminal Justice Act NI 2011 in relation to soccer matches-

* Possession of Fireworks/ Flares etc

* Throwing Articles capable of causing injury

* Going on to the Playing area

* Sectarian Chanting

* Drinking on Passenger Carrying Vehicles

4. In addition all fans are reminded that the areas around the Stadium are “No Street Drinking”zones under Belfast City Council By-Laws. Any Street drinking taking place will be dealt with and any alcohol found seized.

5. Any public indecency offences such as urinating in public will be robustly dealt with.

6. Maximum Use of CCTV/ Landrover Roof Top and Hand Held Evidence Gathering will be made both inside and outside the Stadium as part of the Police Criminal Justice Strategy in an effort to deal with any offences which come to light.

Police will take all steps to identify and deal with anyone who has been or is committing offences.

7. It is vitally important for supporter and community safety that these instructions are complied with and that the impact of the event on the local residential and business communities in minimised.

It is hoped that a common sense approach to the afternoon will be adopted and the occasion enjoyed by all.