Ms Amanda Jacks

Freedom of Information Section

Nottinghamshire Police

Telephone:- 0115 9672507

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[FOI #25005 email]

19^th January 2010

Dear Ms Jacks

Request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)

Reference No: FOI09-2739

I write in connection with your request for information dated 22^nd December 2009, which was received by Nottinghamshire Police on 22^nd December 2009, and acknowledged by e-mail on 23^rd December 2009. I note you seek access to the following information:-

The Home Office have today (22/12/09) released figures for football

related arrests over the 2008/2009 season. Please could you advise

how many arrests made by your Authority within this period lead to

charges being brought against those arrested.

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RESPONSE

Under S 1 (1) (a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), I can confirm that Nottinghamshire Police does hold the information you have requested.

The Home Office have today (22/12/09) released figures for football

related arrests over the 2008/2009 season. Please could you advise

how many arrests made by your Authority within this period lead to

charges being brought against those arrested.

The data has been extracted from a live custody system and may be subject to change.

2008/2009 seasons covers 09/08/2008 and 25/05/2009