Newcastle said they were “deeply concerned” and were “liaising with local authorities to understand the circumstances”.
Hooded attackers stabbed a Newcastle United supporter in Milan ahead of the Champions League match between AC Milan and the English club, Italian police said Tuesday.
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The unnamed British man, who was with a friend, did not suffer life-threatening injuries in Monday’s attack, a police source said.
“The 58-year-old man was approached by a group of people wearing hoods. They injured his arm and back. He was taken to hospital in Milan, which he will be able to leave shortly,” the source said.
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Police have launched an investigation into whether the attack was linked to the match or not.
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Newcastle said they were “deeply concerned” and were “liaising with local authorities to understand the circumstances”.
“Our thoughts are with the supporter and their family and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.”
Italian club AC Milan host Newcastle on Tuesday in their opening game of the Champions League group stage.
