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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Donna Ferguson

Essex police officer sacked after admitting ‘tragedy chanting’ at Anfield

Fans walk into Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium on a clear, sunny wintry day with the blue sky contrasting against the red of the building and huge club emblem on its side.
Tyler Coppin was witnessed chanting towards Liverpool fans during a match at the Anfield stadium. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPA

An Essex police officer has been sacked after admitting “tragedy chanting” at Liverpool fans during a Premier League match last year.

Essex police instigated misconduct proceedings against Sgt Tyler Coppin after he pleaded guilty to the public order offence during the Liverpool game against Chelsea at Anfield last October.

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