A teenager was arrested after a "dangerous" collision between a pitch invader and several players during Liverpool's 7-0 drubbing of Manchester United.
Liverpool FC confirmed it has begun an immediate investigation to identify and ban a pitch invader who ran onto the pitch as players celebrated the club's seventh goal on Sunday, March 5. Several Reds players were celebrating in front of Anfield's Main Stand when a person ran past security before slipping and colliding with Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones.
Robertson went down holding his ankle while security dragged the invader off the pitch. Sky Sports footage showed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp berating the boy as he was led away towards police officers.
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A Liverpool FC spokesperson today said: "There is no excuse for this unacceptable and dangerous behaviour. The safety and security of players, colleagues and supporters is paramount. The club will now follow its formal sanctions process and has suspended the alleged offender’s account until the process is complete.
"If found guilty of the offence of entering the pitch without permission, the offender could face a criminal record and a lifetime ban from Anfield and all Premier League stadiums. These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences."
Merseyside Police confirmed to the ECHO today that a 16-year-old boy was arrested following the incident. Officers stationed at Anfield arrested the teenager on suspicion of encroaching onto a football pitch.
The teenager is scheduled to voluntarily attend a police station regarding the incident. A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed officers were working with Liverpool FC in relation to the matter.
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