Video: Police assaulted during World Cup violence in Doncaster

Police say they have made a number of arrests with officers assaulted during World Cup related violence in Doncaster city centre.

South Yorkshire Police released a video of a number of recent incidents during England’s World Cup campaign.

A force spokesperson said: “Assaults against officers, drink-driving and drug dealing – these are just some of the crimes that officers in Doncaster dealt with in the early hours following England’s World Cup win over Norway.

“Every weekend, Doncaster officers work through the night patrolling the streets of the city centre to keep you safe.

“These patrols form part of Operation Streetsafe - an initiative focused on targeting crime and antisocial behaviour in the nighttime economy.

“During the World Cup, there have been dedicated police resources in Doncaster and other areas of South Yorkshire before, during and after England games, with officers on hand to support licensed premises with an increased number of visitors enjoying the match and the wider night-time economy.

“As the game against Norway continued past midnight, officers patrolling as part of Operation Streetsafe continued to provide a visible and reassuring presence and made a series of arrests to help maintain public safety. “

Doncaster Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector Joe Hunt said: “While we want people to enjoy their nights out and cheer on England, what we will not tolerate is criminality on our streets nor those who show unjustifiable violence towards our officers.“

“As well as the physical trauma of attacks against officers, it also causes mental trauma that they often have to take home with them, and they do not deserve it for simply doing their jobs."

“The vast majority of people enjoy a night out in our city's pubs, bars and restaurants without any issue or incident but when crime or antisocial behaviour occurs, we will have officers there to provide an immediate and proportionate response."