Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')
As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.
You asked:
Please provide me with the latest information you hold on the number of arrests that have occurred during the matchday policing operations for each home fixture this season (2018/19) for Newcastle United FC.
Please provide the numerical figures along with the corresponding type of offence.
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 within Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Northumbria Police.
I am able to disclose the located information to you as follows.
There have been 2 recorded arrests during Newcastle United match day operations so far during the 2018 – 2019 season.
1 – Common assault
1 – Section 5 public order