No extra police for West Ham

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West Ham have failed in their bid to have police inside the ground at their next home game following the trouble that marred Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to Watford – because there is no satisfactory radio system installed at the London Stadium.

A statement from the club on Monday night confirmed 10 supporters were ejected from the stadium during the game, with nearly 100 complaints made over standing in seated areas and anti-social behaviour. 

No arrests were made, but the club were adamant that stadium owners E20 guarantee a police presence when the Hammers take on Accrington Stanley in the EFL Cup on September 21.

However, deputy assistant commissioner Peter Terry said the lack of of a reliable radio system across the ground – an issue highlighted in 2014 – …

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