Two arrested for alleged tragedy chanting at Man United-Liverpool

Two Manchester United followers have been arrested following Sunday’s FA Cup quarterfinal in opposition to Liverpool at Old Trafford for alleged tragedy chanting referring to the Hillsborough catastrophe.

United received 4-3, scoring within the final minute of stoppage time in additional time to seal victory after a tense recreation.

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Last June, Premier League groups got here collectively to agree new measures for tackling the rise in tragedy-related chanting at matches, with legal prosecution of offenders a principal purpose.

Chief Inspector James Collins, who was a part of the police group accountable for the fixture, mentioned: “I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters who came along to enjoy what turned out to be an intense game right to the very last minute.

“The arrests made have been the results of us taking a proactive, zero-tolerance strategy to make sure that real supporters and spectators have been in a position to benefit from the match safely.

“GMP can confirm that a 21-year-old and a 59-year-old man were arrested in connection with tragedy chanting. Incidents of tragedy chanting will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.”

The arrests observe a Football Association statement from Sunday condemning the tragedy chanting.

“We are aware of the reported tragedy chanting during [Sunday’s] FA Cup fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool, and we will be liaising with and supporting Greater Manchester Police,” the assertion mentioned.

“We strongly condemn any offensive, abusive and discriminatory chants in football stadiums, and we are determined to stamp this behaviour out.

“It is fully unacceptable and may have an enduring and damaging affect on folks and communities inside our recreation. It should cease, and we assist any membership and their followers who attempt to eradicate this from the terraces.”