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Neil Murphy & Shauna Corr

Three football fans arrested and 37 others thrown off ferry after captain calls for help

Dozens of football fans were escorted off a ferry heading for Belfast after the captain raised concerns about their 'unacceptable' behaviour.

Around 40 supporters were taken off the ship following the incident which happened in Cairnryan Port in Scotland on Saturday night.

Three were subsequently arrested and given "recorded police warnings", Belfast Live reports.

It is believed that the group were returning to Northern Ireland after a Celtic match in Glasgow.

All 40 were allowed to continue their journey home on the early morning sailing from Cairnryan to Belfast on Sunday.

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Three people were arrested over 'unacceptable behaviour' (PA)

A Stena Line spokesperson said they do not tolerate staff or customer abuse.

They added: "Following an unacceptable level of behaviour from football fans onboard the Stena Line vessel due to depart Cairnryan at 11pm on Sat 23rd November to Belfast, the Captain called police in Cairnryan for assistance to escort the group off the ship before sailing.

"Stena Line has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to staff or customer abuse and will refuse travel to anyone who contravenes this policy thus ensuring the safety and comfort of its passengers and crew."

The group were believed to be Cetlic fans who travelled to Scotland to watch their team play (Getty Images)

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "About 40 people were escorted from the 2300 hours ferry at the request of the captain because of their behaviour. Three were arrested for public order offences.

"All 40 later sailed on the 0600 hours ferry on Sunday morning without issue."

 
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