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Football match arrests over tragedy chanting

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Four fans were arrested for allegedly engaging in tragedy chanting at a Carlisle United home game

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of tragedy chanting at a football match.

The chants were reported to have taken place at Carlisle United's home defeat against Bradford City on Saturday.

Four males from Cumbria, aged between 17 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences and have been bailed while investigations continue.

Ch Supt Carl Patrick, from Cumbria Police, said there was no place for such actions at games.

Tragedy chanting is the act of singing about tragic events involving the opposition and their fans.

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