"Wholly unacceptable" - Liverpool condemn incidents during match against Man City

Liverpool FC and Manchester City have released a joint statement condemning a number of incidents that took place during and after the match at the Etihad last night.

Greater Manchester Police say they're aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the game.

A 15-year-old girl was treated for head injuries at the stadium. It's understood a visiting fan launched a plastic pint cup full of coins toward the home stand, which then hit her.

GMP's match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said:

"Clearly throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences - GMP sends it's thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery."

Two men were arrested on suspicion of trying to take a pyrotechnic into the ground and a male arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence. All three will be interviewed at a later date.

A 53-year-old man was also assaulted after the game at the junction of Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way. He was treated at the scene and required hospital treatment.

Full joint statement by Liverpool FC and Manchester City:

"Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC and the Chairs from our supporter groups have worked together in recent weeks to remind fans of our expectations and both clubs would like to thank the vast majority of fans for their behaviour at last night’s Carabao Cup match at the Etihad Stadium.

"It is however hugely disappointing that there were a number of incidents during last night’s match that are wholly unacceptable.

"These incidents will be fully investigated, reported to the police and the individuals who are found to be responsible will be subject to the sanction process of their respective club.

"Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC are fully committed to working together to eradicate these issues from our fixtures.

"They have no place in football."

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