Man City v Liverpool: police probe as girl hurt after coins and smoke bomb thrown

Greater Manchester Police say they are investigating a number of incidents that occurred during and after the Manchester City v Liverpool Carabao Cup tie last night (22 December).

A 15-year-old girl was treated for head injuries at the match at Etihad Stadium, and a 53-year-old man was also assaulted after the game at the junction of Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way. He was treated at the scene but also needed hospital treatment.

GMP's match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said: "We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the match. We will be investigating the incidents and reviewing CCTV from the night. Clearly, throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences - GMP sends it's thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery."

Two men were arrested on suspicion of trying to take a pyrotechnic into the ground and a man was also arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence. All three will be interviewed at a later date, police said.

City progressed to the quarter finals after winning the tie 3-2.