Portman Road Policing Still to Be Confirmed - Ipswich Town News

Suffolk Constabulary’s presence in and around Portman Road at games during the season ahead is still to be confirmed.

This is understood not to be related to the ongoing legal issue between the Constabulary and the club with the Blues set to appeal their recent defeat in the High Court.

Town regularly stage games where there are no police present with the club’s own security deemed adequate, although this hasn’t previously included matches with a higher risk of trouble, such as Cardiff, Leeds or the Norwich City derby.

It’s still to be established whether Suffolk Constabulary will be involved at Portman Road this season with a meeting of the Safety Advisory Group - which includes local authorities and the emergency services - set to take place this week as the Blues look to secure their safety certificate for the campaign ahead.

A Town spokesman said: "In view of the good behaviour record of our supporters at Portman Road over many years and in line with how football in general is looking at stewarding matches, we are in discussion with various groups on what safety and security resources the club requires on matchday within the confines of the stadium.

"These discussions are ongoing and have been for a considerable time. We’d also like to reiterate that we continue to have a very good relationship with all the emergency services, including the police.”

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