Arsenal and Chelsea lead tributes to Leicester crash victims

Ciara Fleming 6 years ago 2k
Leicester City were struck by tragedy on Saturday night. AFP

Both early kick off games featured a minute's silence as well as black armbands worn by all four scheduled teams, as the Premier League resumed in the aftermath of the crash in Leicester on Saturday night.

Premier League action resumed on Sunday, with Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Arsenal players holding a minute's silence before each fixture, as well as donning black armbands as a mark of respect for the victims of the helicopter crash at Leicester City on Saturday. 

It is being widely reported that the helicopter, belonging to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash; alongside two crew members, his daughter and another unidentified person. 

As of yet there are no concrete reports from either the Police or Leicester City club officials, and so until these emerge, there is only speculation to base reports from at this time. 

 

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