The Liverpool club condemned on Saturday the attitude of thousands of fans who gathered the day before to celebrate the title of champion of England of the Reds, in disregard of the health rules in force. "Several thousand people went to Pier Head on Friday June 26 and some chose to ignore advice on social distancing and endanger public safety," the club said in a joint statement with city council and local police.
"Our city is still facing a public health crisis and this behavior is completely unacceptable," the press release continued. Liverpool won their first title of champion of England in 30 years, Thursday evening, which caused scenes of jubilation in the city of the north of England.
Joint statement from LFC, Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council.
- Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) June 27, 2020A listed building, the Liver Building, was hit by fireworks, which caused a fire. "When it is safely possible, we will all work together to organize a victory parade," promise the three signatories of the statement. “In the meantime, the safety of our city and its people continues to be our number one priority. "
The United Kingdom has recorded 43,414 deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus, the heaviest death toll in Europe, and large gatherings are prohibited.
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