 | Three men arrested for alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea’s game at Liverpool |
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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”. The statement added: “The 37-year-old has been bailed pending further enquiries, and the 23-year and 49-year-old will attend a voluntary interview. “We are also aware that 16 people were ejected from the stadium by stewards for various offences during the Premier League match.” “In this instance, if the three suspects are charged and found guilty for the offence, then we will be seeking football banning orders on them.” 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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