Boys arrested at St Andrews for 'misogynistic chanting' at female referee

Police have arrested two boys after misogynistic chanting was aimed at the female referee during Birmingham City’s home game at St Andrew’s.

West Midlands Police said officers heard the chants during the game against Sheffield Wednesday yesterday (25 November), and arrested two 17-year-olds.

They are currently in custody on suspicion of a public order offence.

The force said any form of hate crime will not be tolerated and urged people to report it to them.

The incident happened on White Ribbon Day, which is the start of a 16 day long campaign.

It focuses on everyone, especially men and boys, on what they can do to change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence against women and girls.

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