The protests from Manchester United fans turned violent (Picture: Getty Images)Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that two police officers were injured during the protests at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with one suffering a ‘significant slash wound’ to the face and requiring hospital treatment. However, the minority who have soured those efforts with mindless violence against our colleagues must be identified and prosecuted for their actions today. Some protestors got onto the pitch at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty Images)‘This is a collective decision from the police, both clubs, the Premier League and local authorities. The security and safety of everyone at Old Trafford remains of paramount importance. The rearrangement of the fixture will be communicated in due course.’MORE : Liverpool legend Graeme Souness questions ‘misdirected’ Manchester United protests at Old TraffordMORE : Manchester United vs Liverpool postponed after Old Trafford protestsFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro May 02, 2021 19:16 UTC