Middlesbrough fan arrested for leaving 11-year-old son alone in hotel to celebrate Man United win
Greater Manchester Police Stretford have confirmed that a Middlesbrough fan was arrested after leaving his son, 11, alone in a hotel room in Manchester to go out drinking after his team's victory over Man United in the FA Cup.
The parent was questioned on suspicion of child neglect.
On Twitter, GMP Stretford wrote: "'Boro away fan arrested for child neglect last night, after choosing to leave his 11yr 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 N/East to collect him."
A spokeswoman for the force added, as per Sky News: "In the early hours of Saturday 5 February 2022, police received a report of concern for the welfare of a child.
"Inquiries established that an 11-year-old boy was asleep alone in a hotel room in Trafford.
"A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect. He remains in police custody for questioning."
Source: GMPstretford @ Twitter