Arrest after football fan suffers head injury
LUTON FAN FIGHTING FOR LIFE IN HOSPITAL AFTER QPR MATCH
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a football fan suffered a head injury, leaving him fighting for his life.
Detectives arrested the man as part of their investigation into the incident that happened following the Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town fixture on Friday night.
After disorder broke out following the match, officers found a man suffering a serious head injury in Uxbridge Road, near the junction with Devonport Road.
The unnamed 52-year-old victim, who is from the Luton area, was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. He remains in a life-threatening condition.
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing as the arrested man remains in custody.
Detectives continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed disorder after the match or who saw the incident that caused the injury.
In an earlier statement, Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Arrash Faghihi said: “This man sustained a serious head injury, and it is vital that we make contact with witnesses quickly.
“The area was extremely busy after the match and there will undoubtedly be many people with information that will assist police. I need them to get in touch as detectives work to build a complete picture of what happened on Friday night.”
Anyone with mobile phone footage that may be relevant is also urged to contact police.
If you can help, please call 101 and quote CAD7888/19Nov. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.