Warning on football ban orders over Black Country derby

Football banning orders of up to three years will be pursued for trouble-makers in the run-up to and aftermath of tomorrow's Black Country derby.

Police warned today that they will be based at rail and tram stations between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton as part of their increased policing presence around the game.

Wolves revealed that extra CCTV would be in place at Molineux to monitor crowd trouble.

Inspector Chris Hodgkiss, from British Transport Police, urged fans to be patient with the travel networks before and after the game.

"We want to ensure that those who travel to the match by train or tram get there safely and in time and enjoy what promises to be a great event," he said.

"British Transport Police officers will be in place to offer high-visibility reassurance at key locations and tram stops between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.

"But by sharing intelligence and resources with our West Midlands Police colleagues, we will also be in a position to react to any matters which arise across the network."

He said anti-social behaviour would not be tolerated and football-banning orders would be sought if necessary.