Three people were arrested in connection with anti-gay and discriminatory chanting made during the protests. Premier League match between wolf And Chelsea on Saturday.
Both teams and the Premier League condemned the chants aimed at Chelsea supporters during the match Home team Wolves won 1-0.
“Homophobia, like all other forms of discrimination, has no place in football or society, and anyone who engages in discriminatory behavior commits a criminal offence,” Wolves said in a statement. An announcement. declare.
“We can confirm that three arrests have been made by West Midlands Police in connection with homophobia and discriminatory chants in question.”
West Midlands Police said three men, aged 32, 24 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of “violating public order causing harassment, alarm or distress and also using words or conduct”. threats to incite hatred of sexual orientation.”
All three men have been released on bail while police continue to investigate.
“What we heard at the game was extremely disappointing,” Director Sallie Churchill said in a statement to Reuters.
“In response to the chants, supporters were reminded by a public address system announcement that discriminatory behavior and exhortations of this nature will not be tolerated.
“However, despite the warnings, the supporters continued. We made the initial three arrests.
“We are continuing to investigate and officials are currently looking at CCTV to identify those involved in the chants. We will seek further arrests.”
Wolves said they will fully assist police in the investigation.
