Arrests for racially aggravated public offences under the Public Order and Football (Offences) Act
Published 28 November 2014
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FOI release 33079
- Arrests for racially aggravated public order offences under Section 4, 4a and 5 of the Public Order Act 1986:
| Season | Number of arrests |
| 2012 to 2013 | 86 arrests |
| 2013 to 2014 | 79 arrests |
2.Arrests under Section 3 of the Football (Offences) Act 1991 for racist or indecent chanting:
| Season | Number of arrests |
| 2012 to 2013 | 42 arrests |
| 2013 to 2014 | 21 arrests |