Essex Police Sergeant Fired for Tragedy Chanting at Anfield

Sergeant Tyler Coppin of Essex Police has been dismissed after pleading guilty to 'tragedy chanting' during a football match between Liverpool and Chelsea on October 20. He was recorded chanting towards Liverpool fans, which led to his ejection from the stadium and subsequent arrest. Coppin received a three-year football banning order and was fined £645, prompting Essex Police to initiate misconduct proceedings. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington stated that Coppin's actions severely undermine public trust, emphasizing that such behavior cannot be tolerated in policing. Despite expressing remorse and having a previously clean record, Coppin was dismissed without notice and placed on the College of Policing barred list. The case highlights the serious repercussions of misconduct for police officers and the expectation of upholding the law they enforce.