Record number of arrests made in West Midlands during World Cup
The West Midlands police reported a record number of 226 arrests in a single day following England's World Cup semi-final match. The surge in activity also led to a significant increase in emergency 999 calls and reports of public disorder.
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High-profile sporting events can place extreme, sudden pressure on public safety infrastructure and emergency services.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Vanessa Pearce West Midlands A woman was assaulted and six arrests were made A record number of arrests were made across the West Midlands in the 24 hours surrounding England's semi-final match on Wednesday, according to police.
The force said 226 people were arrested and taken into custody during the period, the highest daily total recorded across June and July.
The force said it had seen an average of 188 arrests a day over the past six weeks, describing the figures as the highest since its records began.
Officers also reported a sharp rise in emergency calls after the match. The control room received 1,083 calls to 999 between 22:00 BST and 03.00 where police said they would normally see about 500 on a typical Wednesday.
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