Man Utd Supporter Apprehended for Appalling Hillsborough Imitation ahead of FA Cup Championship
In a recent development, the Metropolitan Police took to their official Twitter account to announce the apprehension of an unnamed individual on suspicion of a public order offense. The arrest came after the individual, a devoted Manchester United supporter attending the highly anticipated FA Cup final at Wembley, was observed wearing a shirt adorned with profoundly offensive messaging that cruelly mocked the Hillsborough disaster.
It goes without saying that such reprehensible actions warrant the individual in question facing the full consequences of the law. The Hillsborough tragedy, in which 97 Liverpool fans tragically lost their lives due to the gross negligence of the police force on that fateful day, should never be trivialized or subjected to banter or tribalism associated with club rivalries.
During these distressing times, our heartfelt sympathies remain with all those affected by the Hillsborough tragedy, and we stand in solidarity with the victims and their families.
For further details, refer to the accompanying photo capturing the offensive attire and the prompt response from the Metropolitan Police.
#ARREST | We are aware of this and have worked proactively with officials at @wembleystadium to identify the individual.
He has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and taken into custody. https://t.co/PNVzEhKzgZ
— Metropolitan Police Events (@MetPoliceEvents) June 3, 2023