Liverpool-Roma football match HORROR: Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted MURDER
Getty • PA The fan is in a critical condition and is being treated at Walton Neurological Centre
The fan is in a critical condition and is being treated at Walton Neurological Centre for the injuries he sustained during the altercation. In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that two men, aged 25 and 26 years from Rome, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 53-year-old man was seriously injured before the Champions League semi-final game this evening (Tuesday, 24 April 2018). “The man was arrested inside the ground after officers carried out a number of proactive inquiries in a bid to identify those involved in the incident. “Officers were called to the Albert public house at about 7.35pm following reports that a man, believed to be 53 years from Ireland, had been seriously assaulted.
“Paramedics attended at the scene and the victim, who suffered a head injury, was taken to Walton Neurological Centre where his condition is described as critical.” The police added that they are “keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident” and that “forensic examinations have been carried out at the scene and CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed”. The statement went on: “Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident and have information which could help them with their inquiries to contact them immediately. “Forensic examinations have been carried out at the scene and CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed in a bid to identify the offender/offenders.
“The two men arrested have been taken to a police station where they will be questioned by detectives.” A 25 and 26-year-old were arrested by police after they desperately worked to track down those responsible for the attack. Detective Inspector Paul Speight stated: "We believe the victim was in Liverpool with his brother for the Liverpool versus Roma semi-final and was assaulted during an altercation between Roma and Liverpool fans near to the Albert pub at about 7.35pm.
PA Following the incident, Liverpool Football Club declared it was 'shocked and appalled' by the event
"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." Following the incident, Liverpool Football Club declared it was “shocked and appalled” by the event.
PA Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder