LIVERPOOL: A Liverpool fan was fighting for his life on Wednesday after suffering a serious head injury in a “vile” assault by Roma fans before the club’s Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with the Italian club.
The man is being treated for his injuries at a neurological centre, where his condition is described as critical, Merseyside Police said.Two men — aged 25 and 26 — have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking the 53-year-old man, who had reportedly travelled from Ireland for the match.
“We believe the victim was in Liverpool with his brother for the Liverpool v Roma semi-final and was assaulted during an altercation between Roma and Liverpool fans near to the Albert pub at about 7:35 pm,” said detective inspector Paul Speight.
“Witnesses report that the victim was hit with a belt and then fell to the ground.“Paramedics treated him at the scene and he was taken by ambulance to Walton neurological centre, where he is being treated for a head injury. His condition is currently described as critical and his next of kin have been informed.”
Liverpool, who won the match 5-2, said they were “shocked and appalled” by the incident. “Our thoughts, in the first instance, are with the victim and his family at this very traumatic time. “We will be offering them our full support,” the club added in a statement.
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