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A Liverpool fan heard making reference to the murder of two Leeds United fans in a tragedy chant has been given a football banning order.
Harpur, of Flint Lane, Sefton, Merseyside, pleaded guilty to a public order offence. He was given a three-year banning order, fined £800 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £320 and £85 costs.
Leeds United hosted Liverpool at Elland Road on December 6, 2025.placeholder image
Leeds United hosted Liverpool at Elland Road on December 6, 2025. | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Chief Inspector Pete Hall, the match commander for the fixture, said: “We know that the vast majority of fans don’t want to see this type of behaviour which is highly offensive and can cause genuine distress to those affected by the incidents that these tragedy chants refer to.
“Directing chants, comments or gestures such as this at rival fans has no place in football.
“We will continue to work closely with Leeds United and visiting clubs to ensure that any offences are investigated and banning orders sought where appropriate.”