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Manchester City and Liverpool have both condemned the actions of the supporter.

A 53-year-old man, understood to be a City fan, was also taken to hospital after being assaulted after the game at the junction of Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way. "She is a 15-year-old who was enjoying watching her team with the rest of her family and she is now scarred for life. Reports have also claimed that disabled Liverpool supporters were subjected to racial abuse during the fixture, with a City supporter arrested and an investigation launched. He also praised the 'overwhelming' response of City fans after revealing what had happened on social media. And the sound it made was something I will never forget. "She was obviously physically but also emotionally hurt by it," he added. "We are meeting officials at Manchester City Football Club this week and are asking for any information that could help us identify the thrower. Following the incident, the dad told the M.E.N. The police have been alerted and have confirmed they are now investigating. "Please don't come at me with whataboutery," he added. "If you were at the match...or know someone who was. "There were in excess of 50,000 people present.

Superintendent Gareth Parking of GMP said: “GMP will not tolerate violent or malicious behaviour in any situation, this does NOT exclude football matches or ...

Both City and Liverpool have promised to ban fans where necessary. Thanks to the paramedics, police and stewards that helped after the event. The Hillsborough disaster claimed 97 lives. “It is however hugely disappointing that there were a number of incidents during last night’s match that are wholly unacceptable. A group of Liverpool’s disabled supporters were allegedly racially abused. “The 15-year-old was my daughter,” he added.

The girl's father produced a picture of his daughter's bloodied City scarf and said she would be 'scarred for life' by the injury.

Liverpool fans infamously attacked the Manchester City bus arriving at Anfield for a Champions League quarter-final in April 2018 and there have been a number of unsavoury incidents since that night, including City fans chanting about the Hillsborough disaster. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity [Crimestoppers](https://crimestoppers-uk.org/) on 0800 555 111.” Liverpool disabled supporters suffered alleged racial abuse, with a City supporter thrown out of the stadium and arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence. [Greater Manchester Police](/topic/greater-manchester-police) (GMP) are appealing for information to help with their investigation. “Clearly throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences. She was taken to hospital for medical attention.

Police are appealing for information after incident during Man City vs Liverpool game that left teenager 'scarred for life'

"She is a 15-year-old who was enjoying watching her team with the rest of her family and she is now scarred for life. The day after the incident, the girl's father wrote on social media: "I’ve now spoken directly to senior people at LFC and Man City. "The girl was taken to hospital where she received medical attention. "We are meeting officials at Manchester City this week and are asking for any information that could help us identify the thrower. It's horrific what happened and hope she is OK and not put off from going again. Someone, somewhere knows who did this." “It is however hugely disappointing that there were a number of incidents during last night’s match that are wholly unacceptable. We think it was probably thrown from block 318 as we were directly below this block. In the wake of the tie, Liverpool and City released a joint statement: "Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC and the Chairs from our supporter groups have worked together in recent weeks to remind fans of our expectations and both clubs would like to thank the vast majority of fans for their behaviour at last night’s Carabao Cup match at the Etihad Stadium. The incident occurred about 20 mins in, just after Liverpool's first equaliser. "It is believed the cup was thrown inside the Etihad Stadium at around 8:25pm from the upper tier down to the lower tier in the stadium, which subsequently hit and injured a 15-year-old girl causing a 1-inch laceration to her head. The girl's dad added in his message: "We have had a call from LFC directly (Billy Hogan) who apologised unreservedly on behalf of the club and I would like to stress they are as committed as we are to rooting this individual out of football and for them to face the consequences of their actions."