ROUGHLY double the number of people expected turned out to see Wrexham AFC's open top bus parade celebration, police have said.
Wrexham Council advised the public that "an estimated 15,000 – 20,000" people were expected to turn up for the victory event on Tuesday.
But North Wales Police have now said numbers "surpassed expectations" with an "estimated 40,000 people attending."
Superintendent Nick Evans said: “North Wales Police officers were present throughout the event, working hard with the local authority to ensure the parade could be enjoyed safely.
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“We are happy to report that no significant issues arose, no arrests were made, and that the evening was a celebratory occasion enjoyed by so many of the club’s supporters.
“It was a privilege for our local officers to join in with the community and be part of such a tremendous and historic occasion which will be remembered for many years to come.”
Wrexham Inspector Luke Hughes thanked those who attended, adding: "Despite all the planning, we couldn’t have predicted the sheer volume of people that took to the streets.
"I want to thank everyone who attended for their patience as it was a slower procession than we anticipated and people had to wait for quite some time, but I hope it was worth it."
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