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of Liverpool fan fighting for life after being hit by belt.

Two men, aged 25 and 26 from Rome, are being held and are set to be quizzed by officers after the 53-year-old victim was critically injured

Two Roma fans have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a Liverpool fan was left fighting for life following an attack outside Anfield.


Police believe he was knocked to the ground with a belt during violent clashes that marred the game, which Liverpool won 5-2.

It is believed he is from the County Meath area of Ireland and travelled to the game with his brother.



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Police were called to the Albert pub at about 7.35pm, prior to the Champions League clash against Roma, following reports that the victim 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.'



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In video footage a Liverpool fan is seen lying motionless in the road outside Anfield amid claims Roma ultras used belts during violent clashes.

Shocking footage shared on Twitter by BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan shows a man lying on his back behind the Kop end at Anfield. A steward is seen making his way towards him and then tries to shield him from the violence.

Some accounts on social media suggested a home fan had been stabbed, but a Merseyside Police spokesman could not confirm this.

Detective Inspector Paul Speight said: “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.

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