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Three men have been arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at Anfield (Peter Byrne/PA) — © Peter Byrne Three men were arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea 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”.

“We are also aware that 16 people were ejected from the stadium by stewards for various offences during the Premier League match.”



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.



As well as the banning order, he was also was ordered to pay a fine, costs and compensation.


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