Middlesbrough fan arrested for child neglect after leaving son to celebrate FA Cup win

A Middlesbrough Football Club supporter has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect following the team’s dramatic win over Manchester United, Greater Manchester Police said.

Middlesbrough players celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out after the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Old Trafford (PA)

The Championship side was backed by more than 9,000 fans at Old Trafford who were treated to 120 minutes of football and penalties. Middlesbrough booked their place in the fifth round with an 8-7 win after 19-year-old Manchester United player Anthony Elanga fired his spot-kick over the crossbar. But the historic win was soured by the antics of a Middlesbrough fan.

Greater Manchester Police said a supporter was arrested after leaving his 11-year-old son alone in a hotel room to continue celebrations in Manchester after the shock win.

A statement from the force read: “Boro away fan arrested for child neglect last night, after choosing to leave his 11-year-old child in the hotel after the game whilst he went into town celebrating their victory drinking. We have looked after the child with an unhappy mum on her way down from northeast to collect him.”