A Man United fan was arrested at Wembley on Saturday after sporting a shirt that made an offensive reference to the Hillsborough catastrophe.
United had been taking part in Man Metropolis within the FA Cup last, a match gained 2-1 by Metropolis, however shortly earlier than kick off photos started to flow into on social media of a supporter sporting a Man United shirt with ‘Not Sufficient 97’ on the again.
That anyone may be so pathetic and silly to go to the trouble to have such a shirt printed, paid for after which put on it at an occasion with hundreds in attendance, is mindblowing.
The reference to the Hillsborough victims means he was quickly arrested by Metropolitan Police, with one other picture displaying the arrest quickly circulating on social media thereafter.
The Metropolitan Police Occasions Twitter account retweeted the {photograph} and wrote: “#ARREST We’re conscious of this and have labored proactively with officers at @wembleystadium to determine the person.
“He has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and brought into custody.”
Final month, a Tottenham fan pleaded responsible to mocking the Hillsborough catastrophe whereas attending Anfield.
Final October, Man Metropolis belatedly and privately made an apology to Liverpool after their followers mocked the Hillsborough catastrophe at Anfield.
It was reported in April that the Premier League and the FA have contacted the police concerning chants mocking the catastrophe.
Talking about ‘tragedy chanting’ earlier this yr, Jurgen Klopp mentioned:
“It is mindless that there are nonetheless chants regarding tragedies together with Hillsborough. This must cease.
“Not as a result of I say so or the police say so or whoever. It must cease as a result of the individuals who proceed to endure – together with households of those that died and survivors – inform us how a lot these songs harm them.
“We must always take heed to them and act accordingly. There isn’t any room for debate.
“On this and all different issues, the households and survivors have our full help and solidarity.”
