Fan Arrested for Tragedy Chanting at Chelsea-Liverpool Match
A football fan has been arrested for engaging in tragedy chanting during Sunday’s match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that another man was also ejected from the stadium for suspected engagement in this behavior.
The Met Police’s football unit released a statement on Monday, stating, “Officers have been made aware of reports on social media re: tragedy chanting at Chelsea v Liverpool. Working with the club, we have identified two males suspected of engaging in this behavior. One was arrested on suspicion of public order offences, and the other was ejected.”
This incident is one of many occurrences of offensive chanting during matches between Chelsea and Liverpool. Last season, after a goalless draw in April at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea condemned their supporters for chanting about the Hillsborough disaster. Furthermore, in January, sixteen Chelsea fans were ejected from the away end at Anfield for offensive chants related to the tragedy.
The frequency of offensive chanting concerning the Hillsborough disaster has raised concerns within the football community. The Football Association highlighted this issue last November. The disaster, which took place in 1989, resulted in the loss of 97 Liverpool supporters’ lives.
Football clubs and authorities are working tirelessly to tackle such incidents, ensuring that all fans can enjoy the matches without being subjected to offensive behavior.