**A police officer was injured in clashes between Liverpool and Manchester City fans.**
Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Anfield Stadium was a highly-charged affair after the visitors were found guilty of 114 financial breaches from 2008 to 2018.
A total of 10 people were arrested during the day’s policing operation including one man on suspicion of two offences of assaulting a constable in the stadium’s vicinity.
Five people were detained for tragedy chanting, one for being drunk and disorderly and assault, two for affray and one on suspicion of throwing items onto the pitch.
The officer suffered a serious facial injury while arresting one man on Anfield Road at around 6.35pm on Sunday (October 11) while supporters were leaving the area.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now recovering at home.
Chief Inspector Leanne Hobin said: “As with any fixture, Merseyside Police had a comprehensive policing operation in place, having worked alongside the clubs and fan groups to ensure the game can be enjoyed by all in a safe environment.
“Officers were on duty outside the ground to smoothly facilitate the movements of those travelling to and from the game, as well as minimise any disruption on the roads outside.
“The officers and stewards are there to protect the public and keep them safe, and it is extremely disappointing that an officer has sustained a serious injury while carrying out that duty.
“Enquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing so that anyone responsible for criminality can be brought to justice.”
Arrests for tragedy chanting were made before and during the game, which City won 3-0, under Section 5 of the Public Order Act (Tragedy Chanting).
Chief Inspector Hobin added: “The tragic loss of life should never be a subject for tribal point scoring.
“Football fans who chant about tragedies cause huge distress to the loved ones of people who died and their behaviour has absolutely no place in football.
“We will continue to work with clubs to take action to identify any perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“I hope the arrests today send a clear message and act as a deterrent to others. Anyone who engages in this abhorrent behaviour risks ending up in custody and getting a criminal record.
“Despite the actions of a few, the overwhelming majority of the 60,000 fans in attendance behaved well and I want to thank them for their co-operation.”
If you have information about any incidents, you can contact Merseyside Police via social media on X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
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Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online [here](https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously).