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Portsmouth vs Sunderland: Arrest made after anonymous threats to 'kill fans' at play-off match
Police have made an arrest after a threat to ‘kill 150 fans’ at Portsmouth’s crucial play-off second leg against Sunderland.
The League One sides meet in a sold-out encounter at Fratton Park on Thursday, with Sunderland 1-0 up from the first leg.
But the series of threats, issued by an anonymous Twitter user, has caused police to request fans arrive ‘in plenty of time’ before kick-off.
And police have arrested a 22-year-old from North Allerton, North Yorkshire.
They will ramp up security in response to the messages, which mentioned the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017.
The two posts, issued by Twitter handle @Kieran30971361, read: “I wonder how many Portsmouth fans I can shoot everyone remember the Manchester arena bombing just imagine Fratton Park going bang well let’s find out tomorrow.
“Bomb bomb fratton park went bang the Portsmouth fans all died. Haha going to be fun tomorrow headline news.”
BREAKING: Man, 22, from North Allerton in North Yorkshire arrested in early hours after threats made on social media about tonight’s Portsmouth V Sunderland game at Fratton Park.
Now-deleted posts made reference to killing 150 Portsmouth fans setting off bombs.— Gareth Davies (@GD10) May 16, 2019
The messages have since been deleted.
A Hampshire Police statement said: "A man was arrested overnight after threats were put out on social media about tonight's Portsmouth v Sunderland game at Fratton Park.
"The 22-year-old man, from Northallerton, was arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of making threats to kill. He currently remains in custody.
"We continue to work with Portsmouth FC and can assure the public that a sufficient policing response will be in place for tonight's match."
In a statement, the club said: “Portsmouth Football Club are aware of a message that has been posted on social media and are working with police on this matter.
“The club would like to reassure fans that there will be enhanced security checks in place for Thursday’s play-off match against Sunderland at Fratton Park (7.45pm kick-off).
“Due to these checks, all supporters with tickets are advised to arrive in plenty of time to make sure they are inside the stadium for the start of the game.”
Hampshire Constabulary added they were made aware of the threats and are working with the club.
A force spokesperson added: “We are looking into these posts and want to assure the public that a sufficient policing response will be in place for the match tomorrow and that we are working alongside Portsmouth FC.”
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