According to authorities, a 15-year-old boy was among 39 football supporters sentenced for “appalling” conduct during a protest.Information Guide Nigeria
Manchester United’s game against Liverpool was postponed in May after roughly 200 fans stormed Old Trafford in protest of the Glazer family’s ownership of the club.
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Assault, criminal damage, and burglary were among the offenses.
Many of the accused, ranging in age from 15 to 52, were also issued football banning orders, which barred them from attending matches for an indefinite amount of time.JAMB Result
None of them were jailed.
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Protesters became “aggressive and confrontational towards GMP police,” who were “assaulted with bottles, flares, and safety obstacles,” according to the force.
According to GMP, 36 officers were assaulted in all, with one officer suffering a significant facial injury that necessitated medical care, as well as stewards and security personnel.
Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry said: “GMP’s Major Investigation Team launched an extensive investigation to make sure these people were located and made to face the consequences of their appalling actions that day.NYSC portal
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada“Our officers put their lives on the line every day and it is absolutely shameful that anyone would willingly assault an emergency worker.
“We simply will not tolerate this happening.”
He said the incident also happened in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic when emergency services were “already stretched”.JAMB portal
“I hope these people feel ashamed of their actions and have some sense of remorse,” he added.
Another two defendants are due to appear before the courts in December and April.
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