Don’t end up with a red card during Euros 2024
As England gear up for their second match of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, Dorset Police is reminding people to have fun, enjoy the football, but don’t end up with a red card.
England will be playing Denmark in their second group match of the tournament. The game kicks off at 5pm UK time on Thursday 20 June.
During the Euro 2020 tournament held in July 2021 there were over 3,000 recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour with the majority of them relating to rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour. The National Centre for Domestic Violence also indicates that reports of domestic abuse increase during knock-out football tournaments.
Dorset Police are dedicating resources to combat and investigate these incidents during the tournament. The Force is warning people that there are consequences if they use or threaten violence against their partners.
Chief Superintendent Gavin Dudfield of Dorset Police said: “Our response to any report of domestic abuse will be proactive and robust. We are committed to supporting and protecting victims at all times, not just during sporting events. During the tournament we will have additional resources on duty to support our communities.
“We are committed to supporting and protecting victims at all times, not just during sporting events. Help is available to both victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse, and we encourage anyone involved to seek help.”
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, please visit www.domesticabusehelp.co.uk for support and guidance.
If you display abusive behaviour or feel you might need help, visit: www.respect.uk.net
For more information about the Domestic Violence Disclosure Service or Clare's Law visit: dorset.police.uk/dvds
If you fear for your or someone else’s safety and need help immediately, always dial 999.
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