A Middlesborough FC supporter was arrested after leaving his 11-year-old son at a hotel while celebrating his side’s FA Cup victory against Manchester United.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man’s arrest on suspicion of child neglect after he ”went into town celebrating their victory drinking” following Friday’s night’s win.
The force’s GMP Stretford Twitter account, which covers the Old Trafford area, confirmed the news.
Around 9,500 away fans saw Boro knock United out of the FA Cup in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
'Boro away fan arrested for child neglect last night, after choosing to leave his 11yr child in the hotel after the game whilst he went into town celebrating their victory drinking. We have looked after the child with an unhappy mum on her way down from N/East to collect him.
— GMP Stretford (@GMPstretford) February 5, 2022
The GMP’s tweet read: “Boro away fan arrested for child neglect last night, after choosing to leave his 11yr child in the hotel after the game whilst he went into town celebrating their victory drinking.
“We have looked after the child with an unhappy mum on her way down from N/East to collect him.”
A police spokeswoman added: “In the early hours of Saturday 5 February 2022, police received a report of concern for the welfare of a child.
“Inquiries established that an 11-year-old boy was asleep alone in a hotel room in Trafford.
“A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect. He remains in police custody for questioning.”
