Fans warned not to bring flares to Anfield!

Liverpool FC and the emergency services are warning fans not to bring flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics to tonight’s Europa League semi-final.

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The club says anyone caught taking these items to Anfield will face prosecution and will be banned.

Merseyside Police Match Commander, Jon Ward said:
The increasing use of flares and other pyrotechnics at football matches is a concern.

We fully support the club in working to eradicate this dangerous and reckless practice and would ask that supporters work with us.

MERSEYSIDE POLICE MATCH COMMANDER, JON WARD

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