Eight Arrested in Connection with Offensive Chanting at Manchester United vs. Liverpool Match
Greater Manchester Police enforce zero-tolerance policy on tragedy chanting, following a tense FA Cup quarter-final.
- Two Manchester United fans arrested for alleged tragedy chanting related to the Hillsborough disaster.
- Total of eight arrests include offenses such as possession of class A drugs, possession of a pyrotechnic, and racially aggravated public order.
- One individual charged with possession of class B drugs, possession of a pyrotechnic, and throwing missiles.
- Greater Manchester Police collaborated with both clubs to identify individuals involved in offensive chanting.
- The Football Association condemns offensive, abusive, and discriminatory chants, pledging to stamp out such behavior from football stadiums.