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| Wembley trouble-makers targeted | Wembley trouble-makers targeted |
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| Hundreds of extra police officers were drafted in to keep trouble-makers away from the Carling Cup final at Wembley. | Hundreds of extra police officers were drafted in to keep trouble-makers away from the Carling Cup final at Wembley. |
| Up to 90,000 fans poured into north London in the hours before the match between Chelsea and Tottenham, which kicked off at 1500 GMT. | Up to 90,000 fans poured into north London in the hours before the match between Chelsea and Tottenham, which kicked off at 1500 GMT. |
| A police spokesman said they would clamp down on a small minority intent on causing "crime and disorder". | |
| Letters were also sent to people with football banning orders, warning them to stay away or face arrest. | Letters were also sent to people with football banning orders, warning them to stay away or face arrest. |
| More than 1,200 officers have been on duty, patrolling trains and transport hubs, to ensure the event is trouble-free. | More than 1,200 officers have been on duty, patrolling trains and transport hubs, to ensure the event is trouble-free. |
| Ahead of the game, Ch Insp Steve Deehan said: "We're putting into place an operation to clampdown on the small minority of people who may be coming along with the specific intention of causing crime and disorder. | |
| "We know that still some people are intent on committing violence in the name of football, and can ruin the game for genuine fans." | "We know that still some people are intent on committing violence in the name of football, and can ruin the game for genuine fans." |