A Newcastle fan is in hospital after being stabbed in Milan forward of the membership’s Champions League match.
Eddie McKay was together with his son and a buddy after they have been attacked by a gaggle of seven or eight folks, who he claims have been sporting balaclavas.
The 58-year-old, from Newcastle, is in a steady situation, after being stabbed in Milan’s Navigli district at round midnight on Monday.
He suffered stab wounds to his again and arms after he fell to the bottom whereas making an attempt to run away.
Police in Milan confirmed Mr McKay was handled for accidents by paramedics on the scene and is in a metropolis hospital.
Newcastle play AC Milan of their first Champions League match for 20 years on Tuesday night time within the San Siro.
Mr McKay’s household are flying to Milan later at this time to be by his aspect.
His daughter, Rachel McKay, instructed Sky Sports activities Information: “My dad is steady and in a little bit of shock. He is gutted he is lacking the match, however simply needs each different Newcastle fan out right here to bear in mind and be secure.
“He has simply had two knee replacements, so he fell when he was being chased and that’s when he was attacked.
“My brother is okay, however is in shock after seeing that occur to our dad. I am flying on the market later. We have not slept all night time.”
Police say they don’t but know if the assault was associated to soccer or different causes.
A neighborhood police spokesperson stated: “A 58-year-old Englishman, a Newcastle fan, was stabbed round midnight by a gaggle of seven or eight folks whereas he and a buddy have been between by way of Segantini and by way of Gola in Milan.
“He acquired a stab wound within the again and two within the arms.
“A police automobile intervened, and the person was taken to Policlinico hospital, the place he isn’t in severe situation.”
Newcastle have 4,000 tickets for tonight’s recreation in Milan. Ticketless followers have additionally travelled to town forward of the match.
A spokesperson for the membership stated: “We’re deeply involved by reviews {that a} supporter was severely assaulted in Milan on Monday night, and we’re liaising with native authorities to know the circumstances.
“Our ideas are with the supporter and their household, and we hope for a full and speedy restoration.”
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