Brighton fans stabbed, beaten and robbed by gang of 7 masked thugs ahead of Europa League clash with Roma | 1598G82 | 2024-03-10 02:08:01
A 27-year-old and a 28-year-old, believed to be Brits, have been assaulted by a masked gang of thugs and located by cops with stab wounds on their thig
BRIGHTON and Hove Albion fans have been stabbed, crushed and robbed in Italy forward of their Europa League last 16 conflict with Roma.
A 27-year-old and a 28-year-old, believed to be Brits, have been assaulted by a masked gang of thugs and located by cops with stab wounds on their thighs.
Police arrived outdoors a restaurant in Rome after hearing studies of preventing and& discovered two males injured and bleeding on the street, Italian media stories.
Cops have been referred to as to the Monti district after a waiter reported the chilling attack.
The two fans had been crushed up on the street by "six of seven individuals sporting masks" simply after midnight on Wednesday night, a police spokesman stated.
The pair have been additionally robbed of their luggage which had their wallets and paperwork inside.
The thugs sharply fled the scene earlier than the cops might arrive.
The 2 injured men have been then taken to an area hospital.
PC Darren Balkham, Sussex Police liaison officer for the club stated on X: "We're conscious of the incident reported in Italian media last night time.
"Have spoken to each Brighton fans who are ok."
Police at the moment are investigating the case.
A Brighton fan who saw the horrors unfold advised The Argus: "We have been simply strolling up the road having just left the pub, we weren't chanting or something.
"Unexpectedly these six individuals jumped us from behind. A few my mates ran away however I received jumped and crushed up.
"They have been kicking me in all places, within the head and the ribs.
"I've never had an experience like that. We go to every single recreation house and away and I've never experienced that, even in Marseille.
"I'm somewhat shaken up and nervous however I'm nonetheless going to the game. We are staying at the lodge all day and then going straight again there after."
The game tonight marks Brighton's first ever knock out match in Europe towards a formidable opponent in Roma.
Brighton managed to promote a powerful 3,500 tickets for the game tonight though the mammoth Stadio Olimpico will see them face up towards 70,000 Roma fans.
Amongst them are die exhausting soccer followers who make up the historic clubs ultras dubbed "the Fedayn" or the devotees.
Italy as an entire has seen various issues with British football fans through the years.
Brighton warned its supporters before travelling out to Rome to be cautious of "road crime, including decide pocketing".
The British membership also informed fans: "Be vigilant, take precautions and take out legitimate journey insurance coverage.
"Avoid going around the metropolis displaying flags and hues of the club."
The club also faced fan issues when they travelled to Marseille for the away fixture within the group stage.
Tensions flared following the& Seagulls' 2-2 draw with Marseille& on Thursday night time as supporters have been shut within the stadium for hours after the European conflict.
Fans heading to the south of& France& had been warned they might be held up for at the very least 45 minutes for safety reasons.
But livid football lovers complained they have been stored back for at the least two hours with no water provided.
Supporters stuck in crowds claimed on social media some individuals fainted as a consequence of dehydration.
Roberto De Zerbi's males are coming into the match on the back of a turbulent few weeks.
They haven't gained in the final three video games and have been performed off the park by Fulham on Saturday of their last recreation earlier than travelling out to Rome.
Roma lost in the last of the Europa League final yr on penalties underneath Jose Mourinho.
After the match fuming Roma fans hounded British referee Anthony Taylor and his family at Budapest International Airport, forcing the police to rush them into a personal room.
Issues virtually took a horror flip when a chair narrowly prevented hitting him and his terrified household.
The return fixture on the South Coast will take place on March 14, with Brighton trying to transfer on to the quarter finals.
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