During the recent Manchester derby on Sunday, a man was arrested by Greater Manchester Police for making a gesture mocking the Munich air disaster, which tragically affected Manchester United in 1958. The incident, described as 'tragedy chanting', involved the individual making an aeroplane gesture towards Manchester United supporters, sparking outrage among both Manchester City (#MCFC) and Manchester United (#MUFC) fans. The arrest has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of inappropriate behavior at football matches.
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A man was arrested during a Manchester derby after reports of a gesture mocking the Munich air disaster. https://t.co/OcQlhL5MSA
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A man was arrested on suspicion of tragedy chanting during Sunday's Manchester derby https://t.co/0SIUabURyw https://t.co/mqdGBOb4iQ