Hooded attackers stabbed a Newcastle United supporter in Milan forward of the Champions League match between AC Milan and the English membership, Italian police mentioned Tuesday.
The unnamed British man, who was with a pal, didn’t endure life-threatening accidents in Monday’s assault, a police supply mentioned.
“The 58-year-old man was approached by a bunch of individuals carrying hoods. They injured his arm and again. He was taken to hospital in Milan, which he’ll be capable of go away shortly,” the supply mentioned.
Police have launched an investigation into whether or not the assault was linked to the match or not.
Newcastle mentioned they had been “deeply involved” and had been “liaising with native authorities to grasp the circumstances”.
“Our ideas are with the supporter and their household and we hope for a full and speedy restoration.”
Italian membership AC Milan host Newcastle on Tuesday of their opening sport of the Champions League group stage.
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