Man arrested during Manchester derby on suspicion of tragedy chanting gesture

A man has been arrested on suspicion of tragedy chanting during the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, police have confirmed.

It’s alleged the man mocked the Munich Air Disaster of 1958 in which 23 people, including eight Manchester United players were killed, by making an ‘aeroplane’ gesture.

The man was arrested at the scene after being reported by other spectators at the EtihadCredit: GettyThe arrest was made after other people in the crowd for the match between Manchester City and United reported the incident to security.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: “During the Manchester derby, officers arrested a man on suspicion of tragedy chanting.

“Following reports made in the crowd, the man was promptly arrested by our officers.”

City won the Premier League match 3-1 after coming from behind.

READ MORE ON MANCHESTER DERBYA stunning long-range effort from Marcus Rashford gave Man United a shock lead at the Etihad in a first half that also saw Erling Haaland miss an open goal from less than six yards out.

But Pep Guardiola’s men came roaring back after the break with a rocket by Phil Foden from the edge of the D getting City level on 56 minutes.

Foden got his and City’s second on 80 minutes when he fired through Red Devils goalkeeper Andre Onana before Haaland scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 win.

City once again secured the bragging rights but more importantly kept up with title rivals LiverpoolCredit: AFPThe result means City are second in the Premier League, a point behind leaders Liverpool, who scraped to a last-gasp 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.