• Match kicked off with nearly half away section empty owing to delays • Unverified claims on social media of fans being assaulted by policeLiverpool are investigating claims that fans were mistreated by Spanish police, with some allegedly assaulted and denied entry to the stadium before the 3-3 Champions League draw in Seville. There were also claims on social media, which have not been verified, of fans being assaulted by police. Jordan Henderson: Don’t blame defence for Liverpool’s Sevilla collapse Read more“Following detailed and troubling accounts given by Liverpool supporters attending the match against Sevilla last night, the club is seeking to establish the facts regarding their treatment at the hands of the host stewards and local police force,” said a Liverpool spokesman. “The safety and security of our supporters is our paramount concern and we intend to gather all the relevant information before responding further.”Jay McKenna, the chairman of the Spirit of Shankly, told the Liverpool Echo he was in touch with a number of fans and members of the Liverpool supporters group who had been affected on Tuesday night. “I am in contact with a number of supporters [including committee members of Spirit of Shankly] who experienced [problems] first hand and we will do anything we can to help them.”

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 12:45 UTC