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Police confirm fireworks set off outside Barcelona hotel ahead of Liverpool tie

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Merseyside Police are investigating after fireworks were set off outside Barcelona's team hotel at 4am on Tuesday morning ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg vs Liverpool. (Credit:@madeinliverpool)

Merseyside Police have confirmed a report was received of fireworks being set off outside Barcelona's hotel before their Champions League tie with Liverpool.

The report was received around 4am on Tuesday morning before the semi-final second leg at Anfield, which Barcelona lead 3-0 on aggregate.

Fireworks were set off at Chavasse Park in Liverpool city centre outside the the Hilton Hotel, where the Barcelona squad are staying.

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"It is against the law to carry or use adult fireworks if you are under 18, and illegal for people of any age to let off or throw a firework in a public place," a Merseyside Police statement read.

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