Movement of supporters. « Fed up with mobilizing law enforcement », annoyed a policeman

It’s a radical idea. In an interview with La Voix du Nord, Emmanuel Desjars, Commissioner General of Police in Lens, proposes to eliminate all travel by football supporters in France. “Fed up to mobilize police forces for that, he throws. At some point, you have to ask yourself whether travel should not be banned altogether. »

“There is a handful that deprives everyone of a good show”

In view of the many incidents in recent months, the Lensois police commissioner believes that a firm decision must be made. “We tried to separate them (the supporters, editor’s note) in the stands, it doesn’t work. There is a handful that robs everyone of a good show. And some don’t go to the stadium anymore because of them, «  confides Emmanuel Desjars in the Voix du Nord, this Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Since the start of the season, in France, many outbursts of supporters have taken place (Saint-Etienne, Nancy, Lyon, Red Star, Brest, etc.). Last December, the government had to clarify the process for interrupting matches and remind prefects and prosecutors of the repressive tools available.

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The National Association of Supporters has already identified 116 ministerial or prefectural orders banning travel this season, all championships combined.