Liverpool FC condemned Saturday the “unacceptable attitude” of the thousands of fans who gathered the day before to celebrate the title of champion of England of the Reds, in defiance of the rules of social distancing in force.
“Several thousand people went to Pier Head on Friday June 26 and some chose to ignore advice on social distancing and endanger public safety,” the football club said in a joint statement with the board. municipal and local police. “Our city is still facing a public health crisis and this behavior is completely unacceptable,” the press release continued.
Joint statement from LFC, Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council.
— Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions ????) (@LFC) June 27, 2020
Liverpool won their first title of champion of England in 30 years, which caused incredible scenes of jubilation in the city of the north of England.
After the first title of champion in 30 years won by Liverpool, the supporters regrouped in defiance of the barrier gestures. Just like these crowds massed on the beaches to endure the heat. The country fears a second wave. @ArthurDeshayes pic.twitter.com/2txpLg1Ncw
— M6info (@m6info) June 27, 2020
A listed building, the Liver Building, was hit by fireworks, which caused a fire.
And here is the spectacle which was offered to the citizens of Liverpool this Saturday morning upon waking:
A company that sees nothing as having a consequence: the city of Liverpool after celebrating the football championship victory. pic.twitter.com/IwXeM4u1bd
— R3M (@RegisMamimoue) June 27, 2020
“When it is safely possible, we will all work together to organize a victory parade, promise the three signatories of the statement. Meanwhile, the safety of our city and its people continues to be our number one priority. ”
The United Kingdom has recorded 43,414 deaths of people who tested positive for the new coronavirus, the heaviest death toll in Europe, and large gatherings are prohibited.
AFP
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Created: 06.27.2020, 2:39 p.m.
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