"Nicholas Harpur, 23, of Sefton, Merseyside, was heard tragedy chanting by police officers after Liverpool played Leeds at Elland Road on 6 December. West Yorkshire Police said officers at the away fan coach park heard him making reference to Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight, who were stabbed in Istanbul on the eve of Leeds' Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray in April 2000. Harper appeared admitted a public order offence at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday and was given the football banning order."
"Chief Inspector Pete Hall said: "We know that the vast majority of fans don't want to see this type of behaviour which is highly offensive and can cause genuine distress to those affected by the incidents that these tragedy chants refer to. "Directing chants, comments or gestures such as this at rival fans has no place in football. "We will continue to work closely with Leeds United and visiting clubs to ensure that any offences are investigated and banning orders sought where appropriate.""
Nicholas Harpur, 23, of Sefton, Merseyside, was banned from attending football matches for three years after police heard him chanting about the deaths of two Leeds United fans. The chanting was reported after Liverpool played Leeds at Elland Road on 6 December, with officers at the away fan coach park hearing references to Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight, who were stabbed in Istanbul before Leeds' 2000 Uefa Cup semi-final against Galatasaray. Harpur admitted a public order offence at Leeds Magistrates' Court and received a football banning order. Police condemned the chants as highly offensive and distressing.
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