Two Roma Fans Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder, Liverpool Fan Fights For His Life

Two men, thought to be Roma fans, have been arrested on suspicion on of attempted murder. A 53-year-old Liverpool supporer was seriously injured outside Anfield before Liverpool's semi-final clash against AS Roma.

The victim suffered an injury to the head and his condition has been described as 'critical.'

Two men were arrested, 25 and 26 years old, after police officers were called to Albert public drinking house just at 7.35pm.

Paramedics also attended the scene and tended to the victim before taking him to Walton Neurological Centre.

In a statement, Detective Inspector Paul Speight of Merseyside Police, said.

"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 7.35pm.

"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.

"The place where this incident occurred is right by the ground and was heaving with fans making their way to the game. I would appeal to anyone who has any information, or mobile phone footage of the incident to contact us urgently, as information they have could be vital to our investigation."

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Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, Roma

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