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"Friendly and Fair Policing" at Carrow Road Derby - Ipswich Town News

Norfolk police say fans can expect “friendly and fair policing” at Saturday’s Championship play-off derby semi-final second leg against Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Overseeing the operation is Chief Superintendent Nick Davison, who said: "Clearly the stakes are high, but this is a great local derby event for the Championship play-offs and we can no doubt expect passionate and healthy rivalry between two family friendly clubs and supporters.

"The police operation has been developed to ensure everyone has a great day out and the vast majority of fans will enjoy the event in the right spirit.

"Our focus will be on those whose behaviour spoils everyone else’s enjoyment and to manage areas where we have seen issues before at other matches as fans travel to and from the stadium.

"By the end of this match we will know who is going to Wembley and continues in their quest for promotion to the Premier League. As the Police Commander, I expect elation and dismay in equal measures. Please don’t let these emotions spill over.”

As was the case with the game in March, Town supporters arriving by train and coach will be signposted to the ground via Lower Clarence Road, Clarence Road and Carrow Road.

For safety reasons, it is possible that short closures may be put in place on these roads prior to the match, while regular road closures will also be in place around Carrow Road both before and after the game. For more details visit Norfolk police’s website, while information and road closure advice on the day, follow @NorfolkPolice on Twitter.

There will be no designated pub for travelling Town fans with all licensees declaring their establishments home only. However, the ground itself and its bars are open from 10.45am. Supporters without tickets are urged not to travel.

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