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17/07/2014
New Safety Measures Agreed At Anfield
A series of new safety measures have been agreed following claims of a "crush" at Liverpool football ground, Anfield.
The safety plan follows a review ordered by Liverpool County Council looked at crowd management and communication with fans as they entered Anfield.
It was claimed that up to 1,000 Everton fans were held up as they tried to enter Anfield in January, and that some people were "crushed" in the incident.
It is understood that there were no reports of any injuries, according to police.
(MH/IT)
The safety plan follows a review ordered by Liverpool County Council looked at crowd management and communication with fans as they entered Anfield.
It was claimed that up to 1,000 Everton fans were held up as they tried to enter Anfield in January, and that some people were "crushed" in the incident.
It is understood that there were no reports of any injuries, according to police.
(MH/IT)
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