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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Abigail Nicholson

Three arrested for alleged homophobic chants at Chelsea match at Anfield

Three men were arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at Liverpool's match against Chelsea at Anfield.

Three men aged 23, 37, and 49, were arrested following three separate incidents in Anfield stadium and on Anfield Road on Saturday, January 21. They were arrested "on suspicion of homophobic intentional harassment alarm and distress".

The 37-year-old was bailed pending further enquiries, and the 23-year and 49-year-old will attend a voluntary interview. A further 16 people were also ejected from the stadium by stewards for various offences during the Premier League match including Hillsborough chants.

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