Third man questioned over Sean Cox assault
AN ITALIAN man has been arrested in connection with an assault on Irish Liverpool fan Sean Cox before a Champions League match.
The man (30) was arrested by police in Rome and could face extradition to the UK.
Mr Cox (53), from Dunboyne, Co Meath, suffered serious head injuries following the assault in April as he was making his way to Anfield for Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final with Roma.
Merseyside Police say the man was arrested on suspicion of assault following a European arrest warrant.
The man appeared in court in Rome on Saturday and has been remanded in custody ahead of an extradition hearing.
“Police in Rome, working with Merseyside Police, have arrested a 30-year-old man from Rome following the assault in April which left Sean Cox in a critical condition,” Merseyside Police said.
“Following an extensive investigation by Merseyside Police, the man was arrested on a European Arrest Warrant on suspicion of assault following the incident outside Anfield ahead of the Champions League match between Liverpool FC and AS Roma on April 24.”
Two other men have previ- ously been charged in relation to the incident.
Filippo Lombardi (21) was charged with violent disorder and wounding/inflict grievous bodily harm.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Preston Crown Court tomorrow ahead of a trial due to begin on Thursday.
Daniele Sciusco (29) admitted violent disorder was jailed for two-and-a-half years on August 24.