Six policemen were injured in the protests that took place this Sunday in the vicinity of Old Trafford according to the Manchester police as reported Manchester Evening News. The protests of some 200 followers at the Lowry Hotel and 1,000 fans triggered the assault on the United stadium and the suspension of the England Classic: Manchester United-Liverpool. Police have reported the arrest of a 28-year-old man following the investigation.
The protests against the Glazers, owners of the Mancuniano club, for United's entry into the Super League have left one of the policemen with a fractured eye socket and another with a wound to the face. Both have been hospitalized. Police called the actions “absolutely heinous” after some supporters entered the field by force.
Nick Bailey, deputy commissioner of the GMP He assured about the facts: “The behavior shown in this protest was absolutely atrocious. The agents were only trying to do their job and facilitate a peaceful protest, but Some of those present were hostile and aggressive towards the agents and forced entry to the soccer field, making it very clear that this protest was not peaceful. and ruining it for most of the protesters, who had no intention of turning the protest into violent. “
The deputy commissioner indicated: “Our agents tried to dialogue with the protesters, but they were met with violence and aggressiveness, which led to the adoption of coercive measures. Coercive measures are always the last resort, but in these circumstances they were considered necessary to maintain security in a situation that was increasing hostility.
“No officer should come to work and face these conditions. This violence was completely unnecessary and led to the withdrawal of front-line police officers and neighboring forces to prevent the disorder from escalating, increasing pressure. and the strain on our service and ultimately drained resources from those who might desperately need our help, “he added.