NORTH Wales Police say they are taking a hard line against 'mindless football thugs', in forcing the cancellation of Saturday's match between Chester FC and Rhyl.
Following trouble at Colwyn Bay involving Chester fans last weekend, North Wales Police have come to an agreement with Rhyl that their match against the Blues on Saturday be cancelled.
Chief superintendent Andy Williams said: "The events at Colwyn Bay were unacceptable. Police resources from across North Wales were called in to deal with groups of people causing violence both before and during the game.
"I deliberately do not refer to these individuals as ‘football fans’ and I recognise that the majority of Chester FC followers are law abiding people who simply want to watch a game.
"However, we are not willing to tolerate a repeat of despicable behaviour by a minority of mindless thugs intent on causing harm to people and property.
"Intelligence received since Saturday suggests that had the game in Rhyl gone ahead, then further problems would have occurred. To this end we made a request to Rhyl FC that their match against Chester FC on Saturday is cancelled.
"We are proud of a close relationship with the football club and they unreservedly agreed to this request. Investigations are now progressing in respect of the disorder at Colwyn Bay and the community can have confidence that any individuals identified causing the problems will be sought and prosecuted."
