Supporters of Millwall to appear in court for making disrespectful gesture in reference to the tragic helicopter crash involving the chairman of Leicester City prior to FA Cup game.
Introduction to this article:
Two Millwall fans are in trouble for their behavior ahead of the club’s FA Cup tie, as they were caught on video mocking the tragic death of former Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash in 2018.
Sick Gestures and Ejection from The Den
The footage shared on social media showed the Millwall fans making gestures towards the away stand at The Den stadium. They were subsequently detained, ejected from the ground, and will be summonsed for an offense under the Public Order Act.
Incident Details and Police Response
The Thai billionaire businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2018 and the two fans’ actions were seen as disrespectful. Metropolitan Police are still looking for a third man in connection with the incident.
Clubs’ Response and Outcome of the FA Cup Tie
Both clubs involved have yet to comment on the incident, but it is reported that Leicester City won the FA Cup tie 3-2 following a 12:30 pm kickoff. The incident has drawn attention away from the match.
Details of the Helicopter Crash
The article also shed light on the details of the helicopter crash that led to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s death in 2018. It described how the pilot narrowly avoided a mass tragedy and gave insight into the events leading up to the crash.
