Fury over sick banner mocking death of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who was killed in helicopter crash
FANS are furious after a sick banner mocking the death of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was hung up ahead of match day.
Cops have been forced to remove the disgusting poster from the M69, Coventry junction, on Saturday after it referenced the tragic helicopter incident above the King Power Stadium in 2018.
Photos circulating on social media show the banner with an image of the helicopter Mr Srivaddhanaprabha was travelling on as it erupted into flames.
Next to the insensitive picture was a message which read: “Welcome to Cov,” as a game between the two Championship teams kicked off this afternoon.
Thai billionaire businessman Mr Srivaddhanaprabha died in the crash alongside four others shortly after taking off from Leicester’s football ground.
The hero pilot managed to land the chopper after the rotor failed – but sadly a fuel leak then sparked the fatal blaze.
Crash investigators described the seizure of the tail rotor’s duplex bearing as a “catastrophic and irrecoverable failure” which caused it to dramatically spiral out of control.
The helicopter spun around five times within 14 seconds as it plummeted perilously over a busy public car park from 430ft, an official report revealed.
The banners, which The Sun has chosen not to show, were reported to West Midlands Police (WMP) before they were swiftly taken down.
Coventry City FC Police, a force unit for WMP, posted on X: “I was hoping there wouldn’t be a need however I feel the minority, I stress minority need a timely reminder.
“There is legislation in place that covers tragedy chanting, including the displaying of offensive banners.”
Both clubs were quick to condemn the abuse and said they are working with police to find out who ordered them and created them.
Coventry City Football Club issued a statement which read: “Coventry City completely condemns incidents today which have seen banners being displayed containing offensive content directed at Leicester City Football Club.
“Coventry City will work with West Midlands Police to identify those who created and displayed these banners, and take appropriate action against them.
“Such behaviour has no place in football or society, and these people are not welcome at our football club and will be subject to bans.”
A Leicester spokesman said: “The football club notes with disappointment the disrespectful actions of a minority of opposition supporters, mocking the tragic events that deeply affected our club and community.
“Such behaviour stands in contrast to the values of respect and unity that football should embody.
“We are grateful to Coventry City Football Club and the wider football community who stand with us in condemning these actions and brought this incident to the attention of the relevant authorities.
“We will work with all parties to support the identification and appropriate response to those involved.”