Merseyside Police has confirmed they are working with Everton over alleged threats made towards the club’s directors ahead of their eventual defeat by Southampton.
In a statement on Saturday, Everton said their entire board had been advised not to attend the game due to safety concerns.
It was later alleged that chairman Bill Kenwright was told he would not leave Liverpool alive in emails and chief executive officer Denise Barrett-Baxendale was put in a headlock by a fan after a recent home game.
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Videos after the game also showed angry Everton supporters approaching players’ cars with Yerry Mina and Anthony Gordon both confronted as they tried to leave Goodison Park.
A Merseyside Police statement read: “We can confirm that Merseyside Police is liaising with Everton Football Club following alleged threats towards Directors ahead of the Premier League fixture against Southampton on Saturday, 14 January.
“No threats or incidents were reported to police prior to the game, but we are in communication with the club to establish if any offences have taken place, and to ensure that any future reports are received through existing channels.
“Any threats reported to Merseyside Police would be assessed and investigated as a matter of course, and any appropriate safety measures implemented.
“We are also aware of videos in circulation of fans approaching players’ cars as they made their way from Goodison Park after the match.
“At this stage no offences have been reported.”
Everton, who have lost seven of their last eight games across all competitions, are 19th in the Premier League having claimed 15 points from 19 games.
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