English referee Anthony Taylor and his family were harassed by a group of Roma fans at Budapest Airport on Thursday after the Italian side's defeat by Sevilla in the Europa League final. Clips on social media show Taylor and his family being ushered out of a cafe and into a secure area by airport security after supporters hounded the referee following an ill-tempered final on Wednesday evening.
"Fans of the losing Roma team recognised the referee in the food court of the airport, where he was waiting for his flight to depart. "Thanks to the airport operator's close co-operation with the police and the increased police presence at the airport during the arrival and departure of the fans, the authorities intervened immediately, and the referee was escorted to a lounge and boarded his flight safely, accompanied by police officers. "The Italian citizen involved in the incident was apprehended by the police and criminal proceedings have been initiated on charges of affray. "There were no further disturbances at the airport following the police response to this isolated incident. Budapest Airport and the police wish to make it clear that there is zero tolerance towards violence of any kind towards passengers or staff working at the airport."
They also show a chair and bottle being thrown in the direction of Taylor and his group. A statement from Budapest Airport said criminal proceedings had begun against a man who had been charged with affray after the incident.
The Italian citizen involved in the incident was apprehended by the police and criminal proceedings have been initiated on charges of affray.
A Premier League spokesperson said, "Anthony is one of our most experienced and accomplished match officials and we fully support him and his family".
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