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Police officer among 17 hurt injured by flares

Related Topics: Merseyside Police, FA Cup

A police officer is among 17 people who were injured in incidents involving flares during celebrations ahead of Liverpool's final-game title celebrations.

The Reds lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield in front of jubilant fans after drawing 1-1 with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The injuries have prompted a warning from Merseyside Police as hundreds of thousands of fans were expected to descend on the city for the team's open-top bus parade.

Ch Insp Chris Barnes said they want people to enjoy the party atmosphere but urged fans not to use flares.

The force said a quantity of flares were seized and also four drones that were being flown over Anfield in breach of a temporary air restrictions in place over the ground.