Liverpool fans have been accused after footage emerged stating that they had set a building on fire with a firework in a targeted attack.
A fire has broken out at the city’s iconic Liver Building as thousands of Reds supporters celebrated their club’s historic Premier League title win.
Footage of the blaze, which has been confirmed by emergency services, has been shared on social media.
Liverpool fans trying to say it was a ‘stray firework’ that set fire to the Liver Building oh yeah cos that’s not aimed at the building at all pic.twitter.com/P6IH0d6Rgu
— ⚽ Simon BRFC Hopkins ⚽ (@HopkinsBRFC) June 26, 2020
Flames were seen coming from the listed building’s balcony just before 11pm on Friday evening, Liverpool Echo reports.
The cause is not yet clear, but fireworks were seen hitting the front of the building moments before.
Police quickly issued a dispersal order around the city centre and there are reports that a person has been stabbed.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police told Mirror Online inquiries are currently ongoing.
Those stray fireworks hitting the Liver Building @LivEchonews pic.twitter.com/YzNI5539l8
— Adam. (@Adam1878) June 26, 2020
Fire crews rapidly brought the blaze under control, with a spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue saying: “We were alerted to a small fire on a patch of astroturf.
“Firefighters have dealt with the incident and the fire is now out.”
The crowds have been condemned by authorities and as celebrations continued for a second night, police have urged people not to gather.
Liverpool FC has also called on fans to celebrate safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, tweeting earlier: “Celebrate safely Reds and respect our city’s public health.”
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Carden said: “In the days ahead, we urge supporters to do the right thing and celebrate safely with members of your household and in your social bubble.
“By doing this you keep yourself, your family, friends and neighbours safe.
“As we all know, Merseyside has been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and we must all do what we can to prevent further cases and deaths in our communities.”
Liverpool City Council has branded the crowds “unacceptable” and appealed to fans earlier to keep a safe distance from others.
Posting via their Twitter, the authority said: “Celebrations are continuing into a second evening in Liverpool – but please remember that #COVID19 still poses a threat.
“It’s vital that you keep your distance from others who are not in your household.”
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo earlier, Mayor Anderson says he is now considering a curfew to stop people gathering in the city centre.
“We are becoming increasingly concerned about the situation in the city centre after thousands of fans gathered together again to celebrate Liverpool’s Premier League win,” he said.
“People are drinking and causing problems and we just want to make sure that everyone stays safe.
“Large gatherings like these are still not something the city needs as coronavirus continues to be a real risk for us here.
“But we also don’t want any incidents, fuelled by alcohol that could lead to anyone being hurt or involved with police.
“Tomorrow we will look again at what we can do to make sure people are kept safe and this doesn’t keep happening.
“Maybe a curfew could be put in place as police powers have already been upped in the city to deal with anti-social behaviour.”
A huge amount of users took to Twitter after seeing Liverpool fans set building on fire with a firework… so much so that ‘dickheads’ was trending!
Lashing fireworks at the Liver Buildings? You fucking dickheads. Get a fucking grip.
— The Leftwaffe ☭ ?? (@Red_UnderTheBed) June 26, 2020
Going to Anfield last night was understandable, it’s been 30 years and one celebration on the night is fairly fine – this is just an excuse to be dickheads for no reason https://t.co/gcoxmnZrMo
— Jack ? (@jbeville_) June 26, 2020
Gonna fuck this off for a little while , you gang of absolute fucking dickheads , get home behave your fucking selves ! Feel absolute shame . The club asked you , the council asked you , the manager asked you …..celebrate yeah but wait till we can all do it together !
— JodickoLFC (@JoDickoLFC) June 26, 2020
Well done to the dickheads who have set the Liver building on fire. You’ve give every other fan base, especially the blues, all the ammunition they need. And also damaged an iconic landmark.
Fucking pathetic.
— Geggie* (@RobGeggie) June 26, 2020
Some Liverpool fans are a disgrace to this city. Imagine trying to set fire to the liver building because there’s some blue lights on it. Scumbags
— ?? Tom (@CarIoMagnifico) June 26, 2020
Setting the Liver Building on fire is fucking too far! The most famous landmark in our city! How’s that respect??!!
— Joseph Thomas (@Joseph_Thomas89) June 26, 2020
The footage of people cheering as a deliberately aimed flare hits the Liver Building is very disturbing
— Darren Griffiths (@DGriffiths65) June 26, 2020
Absolute shame on Liverpool FC. This minority mob are tarnishing the majority of your fans.
— James Gardner (@MrJGardner) June 26, 2020
Come on guys and girls. It’s not the way to celebrate the title. This is shameful to our great city! The Liver building is the symbol of everything we are, red or blue! It symbolises everything we Scousers are! Let’s honour it! Not destroy it!
— Jamie Reddie (@cheekyredscouse) June 26, 2020
“Stray” ???https://t.co/4OabdTJjN3
— González (@gonzalezuk) June 26, 2020
So not only have they defaced our Dixie Dean statue, but they’ve now set the liver building on fire just because of the colour of its lights? Are we expected to congratulate them or summin?? Fuck Right Off!! #COYB pic.twitter.com/ndY6WIDsys
— Jupiterboy (@jupiterboy74) June 26, 2020
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