The Greater Manchester Police have condemned violence during protests on Sunday against the owners of the Manchester United football club. Two officers were injured when some United fans threw bottles and barriers at the police. One of the officers was attacked with a bottle and sustained a significant slash wound to his face, requiring emergency hospital treatment, the force said. It happened after around 100 fans stormed the pitch at Old Trafford on Sunday ahead of the game in protest at Manchester United’s American owners, the Glazer family, over the club’s decision last month to sign up for the breakaway European Super League, which collapsed within 48 hours amid protests from football associations, fans, and politicians. The protests forced the Premier League to postpone the match for safety reasons. Russ Jackson, assistant chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said the protesters’ behaviour was “reckless and dangerous.” “We understand the passion …
Police Condemn Violence During Protests Against Manchester United Owners
May 3, 2021
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