Three men are arrested over claims of homophobic chanting during Liverpool's draw against Chelsea as Merseyside Police vow to ban any offenders for life Three men have been arrested after incidents during Liverpool v Chelsea They face claims of homophobic chanting during the match at Anfield Merseyside Police said they will seek banning orders for anyone found guilty
Three men were arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at the clash between and at Anfield on Saturday, police have said. Merseyside Police confirmed on Tuesday that, in three separate incidents, two arrests took place outside the stadium on Anfield Road with the other inside the arena itself. A statement confirmed that the men, aged 23, 37 and 49, were arrested on suspicion of 'homophobic intentional harassment alarm and distress'.
Merseyside Police say they will seek football banning orders for anyone found to be guilty
Meanwhile, Merseyside Police have welcomed the issuing of a banning order to an Everton fan who shouted racial abuse at a Leicester supporter last year.