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Merseyside Police reports 'significant disorder' in Liverpool as title celebrations turn ugly (VIDEOS)
Liverpool and Everton fans have united to condemn a 'small minority of idiots' after the city's iconic Liver Building was set ablaze after it was targeted by fireworks during a second night of title celebrations.
Police were called to disperse thousands of fans celebrating Liverpool's first English top division crown in 30 years at Pier Head after several violent incidents were reported, while the a small fire was extinguished on the balcony of the Liver Building after being hit with firework projectiles. The building is owned in part by Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
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Social media footage shot at the scene shows supporters targeting the building, while other disturbing tweets showed at least one person suffering what appeared to be a head injury with local publication the Liverpool Echo reporting that supporters were throwing glass bottles at police.
Local media reports that 20 ambulances were required to treat various injuries, with at least one social media video suggesting that there had been a stabbing.
Hope this poor lads ok, been stabbed at a celebration!! Well done Liverpool. Let’s hope the liver building one of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool isn’t totally destroyed pic.twitter.com/DlY30WPcVO
— Lee Globe Gas
