An apparent Manchester United fan was detained by London police after being photographed sporting a shirt bearing the number 97 and the words "not enough" over the top.
The phrase seems to make fun of the 97 Liverpool supporters that perished after the Hillsborough tragedy. On April 15, 1989, during Liverpool's FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest, there was a crush that resulted in their deaths.
The Metropolitan Police Events Twitter account announced that police had detained a guy during the FA Cup Final between guy City and Man Utd at Wembley on suspicion of a public order offense after a photo of the fan started circulating on social media. He's still being held by the cops.
A image of the supporter was sent to Twitter by Liverpool Photos along with the words: " A Man Utd fan at Wembley today. Get this man’s face spread across social media ASAP, he needs to face repercussions."
In response to the tweet, the Met Police declared that they had made an arrest. The post said: "We are aware of this and have worked proactively with officials at @wembleystadium to identify the individual. He has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and taken into custody."
Authorities and football clubs have worked to crack down on some fans who mock opponents with derogatory songs referencing tragedies like the Hillsborough and Munich disasters in recent years.
Manchester United and Leeds United were compelled to issue a joint statement earlier this year due to the abusive chanting heard during their Premier League match.
Erik ten Hag's team wanted to take home all three points at Elland Road days after a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Old Trafford during the previous week.
However, offensive chanting from both sets of fans about each club's historical tragedies ruined the game.
Before the game, some Leeds supporters were reportedly seen imitating an airplane and chanting about the Munich air disaster. The two Leeds supporters killed in Istanbul were the subject of some of the visiting supporters' chants in response.
This compelled a joint statement to be issued just before the conclusion. “The following statement has been issued by Manchester and Leeds United, following the Premier League fixture at Elland Road."
“Both clubs strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies at today’s game."
“Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and we will continue to work together with our respective fan groups and the Premier League and other authorities on eradicating it from football.”
The Premier League have also released a statement of their own regarding the chants.
It said: “The Premier League condemns the chanting heard during today’s match between Leeds United and Manchester United."
“The League is treating the issue of tragedy chanting as a priority and as a matter of urgency.”
The two teams have ended the campaign on two different notes with Manchester United finishing in the top three while Leeds United are set to play in the Championship next season.
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