Merseyside Police thanks Liverpool fans for excellent behaviour in Rome

  • There had been fears of clashes in Rome between rival fans prior to the game
  • Liverpool’s 7-6 aggregate win passed off almost entirely without any incidents
  • There was one arrest reported to police from Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico 

Merseyside Police has thanked Liverpool fans for their excellent behaviour before, during and after the Champions League semi-final second leg away to Roma.

The Reds lost 4-2 on the night but that was still enough to progress to the final 7-6 on aggregate.

There had been fears of clashes in the Italian capital between rival fans prior to the game, but the game passed off almost entirely without any incidents, with just one arrest reported to the police.

Merseyside Police has thanked Liverpool fans for their excellent behaviour in Rome 

There had been fears of clashes in the Italian capital between rival fans prior to the game

There had been fears of clashes in the Italian capital between rival fans prior to the game

A statement from Chief Superintendent Dave Charnock read: ‘I would like to commend the Liverpool fans for their exceptional behaviour during last night’s match in Rome.

‘It was all very good natured and there were no major issues reported.

‘One Liverpool fan was arrested by Italian police at the turnstiles on suspicion of common assault and a public order offence but we have not been made aware of any other arrests.’

Liverpool's 7-6 aggregate win on Wednesday passed off almost entirely without any incidents 

Liverpool’s 7-6 aggregate win on Wednesday passed off almost entirely without any incidents 

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