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Liverpool fans claim police were violent and that their entry to the stadium was delayed

Liverpool are investigating claims fans were subjected to violent policing and denied entry to Tuesday's Champions League draw away to Sevilla.

Fans shared stories of policing on social media, with a female supporter claiming she was punched.

Liverpool said accounts from supporters were "detailed and troubling".

In a statement, Uefa said: "We are aware that there were some issues at the away supporters entrances in regards to fans accessing the stadium."

European football's governing body added it had no further comment to make at this stage.

Liverpool said they are "seeking to establish the facts" about fans' treatment "at the hands of the host stewards and local police force" at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

The club added: "The safety and security of our supporters is our paramount concern and we intend to gather all the relevant information before responding further."

Last season, Leicester City fans clashed with police in Seville and claimed rubber bullets were fired at them. external-link

'I've never been treated so disgracefully'

The Spirit of Shankly Supporters' Union said it had received complaints from fans and that some of its own committee members experienced problems during the 3-3 draw.

One committee member, Phil Rowan, told the Liverpool Echo external-link his flag was confiscated before entering the ground because it was too "political", despite Liverpool approving it.

He claims the flag was thrown at fellow supporter Anna Burgess, and that she was punched by police.

"I have never been treated so disgracefully at a match in my life," said Rowan.

Former lead singer of band The Farm and Spirit of Shankly committee member Peter Hooton tweeted: "Apart from numerous stories of LFC fans being subjected to police brutality in Seville the most bizarre incident was Brian Reade having a book on 'football rivalries' confiscated at the turnstiles."

Liverpool supporter Craig Hannan tweeted: "Missed first goal despite arriving at stadium 30 minutes before, mate doesn't get in, people beat up by police, police in riot gear not letting you go to your seat pushing you anywhere. Took my bag from me, now won't let us out for me to get it."

Liverpool gave away a three-goal lead in the penultimate Group E fixture but know a draw with Spartak Moscow on 6 December will send them through.