Police forces to team up to prevent trouble at Grimsby Town's Lincolnshire derby

Humberside and Lincolnshire Police will team up in a bid to prevent trouble flaring up at the derby between Grimsby Town and Lincoln City. The Mariners will host the Imps on Sunday, December 28 – having lost the first match at Sincil Bank 3-2 in September. And now, police have issued a warning to anyone looking to cause trouble at the game, saying spotting teams from both forces will be working together to prevent violence. Officers have also urged supporters to show passion and to get behind their teams, but not to get involved in anti-social behaviour.

1) Its only a few days now until the local derby with @officialgtfc a fixture which gets emotions running high we urge supporters to

— Lincs Police LCFC (@LCFCLincsPol) December 22, 2014

2) remain sensible. The spotting team will be working in close partnership with @Humberbeat to ensure that supporters enjoy the game

— Lincs Police LCFC (@LCFCLincsPol) December 22, 2014

3) In a safe environment. Get behind your team, show passion but do not get involved in anti social behaviour or disorder #Imps

— Lincs Police LCFC (@LCFCLincsPol) December 22, 2014