No issues for Police at Christchurch match
Sunday, 5 November 2017, 12:04 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"No issues for Police at Christchurch match"
Nov
4
Police are praising the crowd at this evening’s Rugby
League World Cup match between New Zealand and Scotland in
Christchurch.
Canterbury District RLWC Operation manager
Inspector Richard Bruce said there had been no disorder
issues, and Police made no arrests or evictions.
“The
crowd was well behaved and we had no issues, plus it was a
typical Christchurch summer’s day, with lovely fine
weather and a warm breeze, so a pleasure to
police.”
Senior Sergeant Matt Emery, the forward
commander at Christchurch Stadium, said the crowd had been
very positive.
“It was a happy crowd of fans who enjoyed
the spectacle.”
Inspector Bruce said Police would be
patrolling Christchurch’s bar areas and roads throughout
the night to ensure everyone continued to have a safe and
enjoyable
time.
ENDS
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