Shrewsbury have also condemned the small group of fans for singing “vile and offensive” chants
Merseyside Police have arrested a man for ‘abusive chants’ about the Hillsborough disaster before Shrewsbury Town’s FA Cup tie at Liverpool on Sunday.
Shrewsbury condemned a small number of supporters for allegedly singing “vile and offensive” chants prior to Liverpool’s 4-1 victory in the third round at Anfield.
Before kick-off, videos emerged on social media appearing to show a small group of Salop fans singing about the Hillsborough disaster, which occurred in 1989 and caused the deaths of 97 Reds fans.
A statement from Merseyside Police read: “We have arrested a man after a group of men were making abusive chants before the Liverpool vs Shrewsbury game on Sunday 9 January.
“At around 1.30pm officers approached a group of men who were shouting abuse referencing the Hillsborough Disaster on Anfield Road junction of 97 Avenue.
“An 18-year-old man from Shrewsbury was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence.
“He has now been released pending further enquires and issued with a community resolution order which Merseyside Police are challenging.”
Shrewsbury fans singing “Fuck the 96” today in town the horrid rats 😡 pic.twitter.com/zvGnFosPiN
— – (@_Franco_LFC) January 9, 2022
Chief Superintendent Paul White stated: “Merseyside Police are aware that any offensive chanting and behaviour were committed by a very small minority of supporters yesterday and would like to thank the overwhelming majority of fans of both clubs for their cooperation.
“Merseyside Police are investigating this incident and officers are carrying out extensive CCTV footage enquires to identify anyone involved.
“It is vital that anyone who witnesses such offences reports them to stewards or the police immediately, so we can take the necessary action.”
Shrewsbury goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne called out the fans who sang the chant mocking the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, insisting that those ‘fans’ weren’t welcome to support the club.
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