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Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin

Man arrested at Anfield before Liverpool vs Leeds match banned for life

A man has been handed a lifetime match ban from Leeds United following an incident outside of Anfield.

The man, who is described as a 24-year-old from Dundalk, Ireland, was arrested by Merseyside Police on suspicion of a public order offence, causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress. The Leeds United fan had travelled to Anfield, for the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United on Saturday, October 29.

As a result of his arrest, the man received a police caution. Leeds United have now confirmed that the man has also been given a lifetime match ban by the club.

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