Leeds fan believed to have been stabbed near Carrow Road. Photo: X
A Leeds United fan claims his father was “shot in the neck” by a gang of jeering fans outside the club's Championship play-off semi-final at Norwich.
The fan wrote on social media that the attackers taunted Leeds fans with chants directed at Galatasaray, where two fans were present. killed 24 years ago.
A Leeds fan, who gave his name only as “DorsettHottub”, posted a photo of his father with a wound to his chin and throat, wearing a bloody T-shirt. The attack reportedly took place near Carrow Road after he appeared to confront Norwich fans about their alleged tragedy chants.
The victim's son wrote: “We left Carrow Road after the game to the chants of Turks with knives and “Galatasaray”…. while I was asking the guys why this was said, my father was slashed in the neck with a blade and hit with a full can…”
Police near Carrow Road after reports a Leeds fan was stabbed. Photo: X
Police had announced an increased policing operation ahead of the 0-0 first leg.
Supt Chris Barnard, commanding police operations on the day, said police had “extra officers on duty in and around the stadium , as well as in the city center, which welcome fans to the city and keep people safe.”
Late. Norfolk Police confirmed on Sunday that two men had been arrested in connection with the attack.
“The incident occurred shortly after 2pm today (Sunday 12 May 2024) when a man in his 60s reported being beaten outside the Norwich City FC stadium on Carrow Road,” the force explained, saying , which is short for It was believed that his chin was formed from an “object” that was “thrown.”
“The victim was examined by doctors at the scene and did not require further medical care.
“A man in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault at GBH and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Center for questioning.
“A man in his 50s was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Center for questioning. Both men remain in custody.”
Police added that they are looking for “another man” believed to be involved in the incident. “An investigation has been launched to establish all the circumstances of the incident,” the security forces added. “Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone in the area with any information or phone records of the incident.”
We left Carrow Road after playing “Songs of the Turks” with knives and “Galatasary”.. while I was asking the guys why they say that my father was cut in the neck with a blade and hit with a full can… @ LUFC
if anyone knows anything please let me know #lufc #ncfc pic.twitter.com/9rCfSVTBx4
— Hot Tub Hire Dorset (@DorsetHottub) May 12, 2024
During the match, neither side created many scoring chances in a cautious affair that will be decided in the return leg at Elland Road on Thursday.
Leeds put the ball in the net on the half-hour mark through Junior Firpo following a defensive mix-up between Angus Gunn and centre-back Shane Duffy.
The flag raised against Georginio Rutter during the build-up saw that it was written off, however television replays showed it was a close but correct call.
Both teams approached the play-offs after a dip in form, with Norwich winning just two of their last seven league games and finished in sixth place, while Leeds managed just two wins from eight, ending their chances of automatic promotion.
Leeds are trying to end the play-off curse as vultures circle around their prize-winning talent. More details
Recent Comments