Liverpool call fan gatherings ‘wholly unacceptable’ after large crowds gather in city for second night running
Large gatherings of Liverpool fans have been called „wholly unacceptable“ in a joint statement by the club, police, council and a fans’ group after crowds celebrated in the city for a second successive night.
Crowds gathered outside Anfield on Thursday as Liverpool secured their first league title in 30 years, after closest challengers Manchester City were beaten by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Merseyside Police made 10 arrests for public order offences on Thursday night during the celebrations.
Huge crowds of fans sang songs and let off flares outside Anfield, prompting the police to issue a dispersal order under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 which will remain in place until Sunday.
A joint statement issued by Liverpool FC, Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and Spirit of Shankly read: „Several thousand people turned up at the Pier Head on Friday June 26 and some chose to ignore the social distancing guidance and risk public safety.
„Our city is still in a public health crisis and this behaviour is wholly unacceptable.
„The potential danger of a second peak of COVID-19 still exists and we need to work together to make sure we don’t undo everything that has been achieved as a region during lockdown.
„When it is safe to do so, we will all work together to arrange a victory parade when everyone can come together to celebrate. Until that time, the safety of our city and our people continues to be our number one priority.“
Celebrations have continued 24 hours later as fans congregated in Liverpool city centre, despite mayor Joe Anderson reiterating the spread of coronavirus was „still a real risk“.
Mayor Anderson tweeted: „I appreciate #LFC fans want to celebrate but please, for your own safety, and that of others, go home and celebrate at home. Covid-19 is still a major risk and our city has already lost far too many people to the illness.“
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram also took to social media and said: „We’re not saying this to be party poopers but hundreds of people have already died in our region because of coronavirus. Until it’s safe for us to come together, please celebrate at home.“
Liverpool City Council responded to the events stating: „We cannot move fans or take action to prevent them gathering. We do not have the power to do this.
„If you know someone out celebrating right now, please message them and ask them to bring the celebration home.“
Mayor Anderson tweeted again on Saturday: „More in sorrow than anger, like most LFC fans and residents I condemn those that brought a negative focus on @LFC and our City. The pics showing peoples behaviour is being talked about instead of the fantastic achievement of LFC. Thank you to those fans that have listened.“
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