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Police arrest fan ‘kicking off’ and ‘refusing to comply’ during Brighton v Liverpool

A group of police officers arrest a fan who was deemed to be ‘kicking off’ and ‘refusing to comply’ during Brighton v Liverpool.

A 19 second video surfaced on social media, getting over 345,000 views at the time of writing, showing around 10 officers involved in carrying the fan out.

BennettsFieldBunny (@BennettsField) uploaded the clip and wrote: “Kicking off in the East Upper”. One officer holds the individual’s shoes, as he was escorted out in handcuffs.

Tony Noble of the ‘We Are Brighton’ website wrote: “But any drama in the train queue was insignificant compared to what happened in the East Stand Upper during half time.

“From where I was, it appeared that Stewards needed to deal with a male who seemed to be refusing to comply with whatever instructions they gave him.

“Sussex Police attended, four at first and then as many as 10 officers arrived. They arrested the man, handcuffed him, put him in a spit hood and took on the awkward task of carrying this no-cooperative male out of the stadium.

“All whilst ensuring nobody else was hurt or injured because of his behaviour. Let us hope he is never allowed back.

“The East Stand is meant to be a family area, not that his sort of behaviour is acceptable anywhere in the Amex.

“The police who dealt with this male have my greatest respect. I can tell you first-hand that if you have to deal with a non-compliant person who was kicking off like that, you need at least eight to 10 officers. That number is by no means heavy-handed, especially in a tight space.

“That incident provided more drama than either side managed on the pitch during the first half.”

The game itself saw Liverpool beat Brighton to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals with Cody Gakpo netting a second-half double, Simon Adingra one back then Luis Diaz restored Liverpool’s two-goal lead. Tariq Lamptey scored late on, a deflected shot as Brighton push Liverpool to the end.

Player ratings:

Brighton: Steele (6), Lamptey (5), Igor (5), Gruda (6), Enciso (6), Adingra (7), Moder (6), Kadioglu (6), Wieffer (6), Ferguson (6), Van Hecke (5).

Subs: Estupinan (6), Veltman (6), Hinshelwood (6), Mitoma (6), Welbeck (6).

Liverpool: Jaros (8), Gomez (6), Endo (6), Diaz (7), Szoboszlai (6), Jones (6), Gakpo (9), Robertson (6), Quansah (5), Morton (6), Bradley (6).

Subs: Mac Allister (6), Nyoni (6), Salah (6), Nunez (6), Konate (n/a)

Player of the Match: Cody Gakpo

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said, per Sky Sports: “If you have to come here, you know it’s going to be a difficult game because of the style of play, because of the recruitment they had here over the last few years. And then to get away here with a win is very pleasing for the long term.

“I really liked what I saw from players that haven’t played that much this season. They were able to play the similar style that we usually do and they brought quality into the game. That makes it even harder for me to make line-ups in the upcoming weeks.”

On Cody Gakpo: “He’s been a good player for Liverpool for a long time now and he continues doing that and that’s a good thing. For me, he is a regular starter. He’s not starting every game, but he started on a regular basis. And he’s in a tough competition with Luis Diaz, who, when he went to the left, also scored a goal.”

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said: “It’s disappointing to be knocked out in the cup, but we were not ruthless enough and that was a difference.

“Liverpool scored at the right moment, they scored out of nowhere with an unbelievable shot and they had their timing on their side. We were not able to reply in the right moments.”

This is how Twitter users reacted after seeing police arrest a fan ‘kicking off’ and ‘refusing to comply’ during Brighton v Liverpool…

@Martyn20: He was a handful, first wave of cops were going nowhere it took a lot more to get him under control

@ryanjacko2691: The blokes in a spit mask being carried down stairs so indicates he isn’t going quietly, if it’s only 4 officers and they dropped him on the way down people would moan!! I can’t stand that lot but complaining about doing something safely is just daft pal

@LmazANP: ‘Yes Sarg, I have got his shoes’

@samconnors_10: Was clearly arrested for wearing them shoes 🤣🤣

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