Millwall vs West Ham LIVE: Police statement and huge dispersal area as fears of violence rise

Welcome to Mirror Football’s LIVE coverage of the Championship clash between Millwall and West Ham, amid fears of violence in the capital.

The Lions will host the Hammers at the Den on Saturday afternoon, with kick-off scheduled for 12.30pm between the two London rivals.

This is the first time that Millwall and West Ham have faced each other since 2012, with the Hammers now competing in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

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With the fierce rivalry between the two clubs, the Metropolitan Police have already issued a statement giving advice to supporters heading to the stadium for the match.

Police have also issued a Section 35 dispersal order, which will be in place on Saturday because of the match between Millwall and West Ham, and will impact a large percentage of London.

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There will be 400 police officers deployed for the match today. They are in place ahead of tensions rising.