Football costs - 780/18

Date Responded 22 August 2018

Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')

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You asked:

Please could you provide the costs charged by the force to the following football clubs, for football-related matters, for the following. Please split figures by club and season:

Gateshead FC (2017-18 only)

Blyth Spartans FC (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18)

In Response:

We have now had the opportunity to fully consider your request and I provide a response for your attention.

Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Finance Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held in part by Northumbria Police.

I am able to disclose the located information to you as follows.

The costs charged to Gateshead FC for the 2017/18 season was £10,123.10

There was no charges made to Blyth Spartans for 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons

Disclaimer

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