Two Teenagers Arrested for Misogynistic Chants at Female Referee

The incident occurred during a Birmingham City home match, despite the club's prior warning to fans about their behavior towards match officials.

Two 17-year-old boys were arrested for alleged misogynistic chanting at referee Rebecca Welch during Birmingham City's home match against Sheffield Wednesday.
The arrests were made by West Midlands Police, who stated that they do not tolerate any form of hate and urged the public to report hate crimes.
Birmingham City had previously warned fans about their behavior towards match officials, highlighting that Welch had faced sexist and misogynistic chants during a previous match.
Birmingham City expressed deep disappointment at the incident and pledged to support the police with their enquiries.
The incident occurred on White Ribbon Day, the start of a 16-day campaign focusing on changing the behavior and culture that leads to abuse and violence against women and girls.