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Liverpool: Warning about the ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, police have criticized Liverpool fans for partying on the streets in their thousands to celebrate the club ending its 30-year title drought.
Supporters set off fireworks and red flares outside Anfield on Thursday night after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City in London clinched the Premier League trophy for Liverpool with seven games remaining. “The overwhelming majority of fans have recognized the fact that now is not the time to gather together to celebrate, and chose to mark the event safely,” said Rob Carden, assistant chief constable of Merseyside Police. “They are a credit to this city. Unfortunately, as we have seen throughout the lockdown period, not everyone adhered to the regulations in place. Although the vast majority of celebrations were good natured, a large number of people chose to gather outside the stadium.” More than 1,500 people have died after contracting COVID-19 in the Liverpool region since March. “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,” Carden said. (AP)

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