sport news Police chief warn clubs to stop rise in flares and says pyrotechnics could kill ... trends now Police chief warns clubs to stop rise in flares and says the pyrotechnics are dangerous enough to kill fans - after FA Cup final and Everton's clash against Brentford marred by flares Mark Roberts, the nation’s head of football policing, told Sportsmail on Tuesday that the increase in the presence of flares at grounds is alarming Games have been disrupted by flares this season, including the FA Cup final An Everton steward had to remove some flares from the pitch on Sunday By Kieran Gill for the Daily Mail Published: 22:42 BST, 17 May 2022 | Updated: 22:43 BST, 17 May 2022 Viewcomments Britain’s top football police officer has told clubs it is their responsibility to curb the rise in flares and warned that pyrotechnics are dangerous enough to kill fans. Mark Roberts, the nation’s head of football policing, told Sportsmail on Tuesday that the increase in their presence at grounds is alarming. Multiple matches have been disrupted by flares this season, including the FA Cup final on Saturday when one was thrown on to the pitch during the penalty shootout between Liverpool and Chelsea. Britain’s top football police officer has told clubs it is their responsibility to curb the rise in flares and warned that pyrotechnics are dangerous enough to kill fans A flare was thrown on to the pitch during the penalty shootout between Liverpool and Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley On Sunday, an Everton steward had to remove some from the pitch during Brentford’s 3-2 win On Sunday, an Everton steward had to remove some from the pitch during Brentford’s 3-2 win. Reminding clubs that they are responsible for the safety of spectators, chief constable Roberts of Cheshire Police, said: ‘The use of flares at football grounds is illegal and those considering using them need to understand the risks they pose to the health and safety of other fans.’ Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility