No Cardiff Swansea violence fear for Welsh police

SOUTH WALES POLICE have no fear of violence ahead of today’s Premier League derby between Cardiff and Swansea.

Police are hopeful there isn't too much trouble between Cardiff and Swansea fans [MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES]

The 4pm kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium has a history of trouble.

Away fans were banned for several years after 1993’s ‘Battle of Ninian Park’ where, after Cardiff went 1-0 up, Swansea fans ripped out seats and threw them at home supporters.

“We would only have a view if we thought a time was a problem, which in this case we do not”

Tony Smith

But Superintendent Tony Smith, of South Wales Police, said: “Kick-off times are set by ­broadcasters, in this case Sky, in conjunction with the Premier League.

“We would only have a view if we thought a time was a problem, which in this case we do not.”
Swansea’s 2,200 fans will travel 40 miles down the M4 motorway with a police escort.