You couldn't make this shit up could you, but Merseyside Keystone Kops have.
Police is working with Liverpool FC and
Manchester City ahead of their Premier League match at Anfield this coming Sunday, 10 March, to ensure fans, players and staff of both clubs have a safe and enjoyable afternoon.
"Our policing style will be firm, fair and friendly, but
officers will not tolerate any tragedy chanting, which became an offence under legislation last year.
(are they fucking serious, 'to work with us')
"While recognising that some supporters feel the use of pyrotechnics add to the atmosphere of the occasion, the use of flares and other pyrotechnics at and around football matches is a concern and is extremely dangerous and reckless practice, so we would supporters to work with us and refrain from using any pyrotechnics.