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West Ham v Stoke: Armed police on horse-back with sniffer dogs patrol the London Stadium ahead of Premier League clash

THERE was a heavy police presence today at the London Stadium as West Ham entertain Stoke City.

The Hammers’ move to the former Olympic Stadium has been marred by crowd violence this season, the worst of which came in the EFL Cup win against Chelsea on October 26.

Unsueprisingly, there has been an increased police presence today as West Ham entertain Stoke City
Unsurprisingly, there has been an increased police presence today as West Ham entertain Stoke City
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Home fans were seen ripping out seats and throwing them at Chelsea fans, as well as launching other missiles, as security battled to keep rival supporters apart.

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Metropolitan Police later confirmed seven people were arrested and held overnight.

Riot police were called into the stadium after the violence broke out shortly before the final whistle.

Cops and stewards were fortunately on hand to intervene, after initial concerns there would be a shortage of officers for the clash.

Following some crowd violence at the London Stadium earlier this season, there is a heavier police presence today
Following some crowd violence at the London Stadium earlier this season, there is a heavier police presence today
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West Hams owners insist the move to the London Stadium is still the best for the club
West Hams owners insist the move to the London Stadium is still the best for the club
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There were even sniffer dogs visible as the crowds descended on the London Stadium
There were even sniffer dogs visible as the crowds descended on the London Stadium
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Riot and mounted police patrolled the Stratford site while a police helicopter whirred overhead.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic condemned the shameful crowd trouble as unacceptable.

He, like all at West Ham, will be hoping today’s home clash against Stoke will pass off without incident.

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The heavier police presence was also inside the stadium, as well as on the perimetre
The heavier police presence was also inside the stadium, as well as on the perimeter
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All eyes will be on the London Stadium today as West Ham take on Stoke
All eyes will be on the London Stadium today as West Ham take on Stoke
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