Leeds fan ‘slashed in neck’ in row over ‘tragedy chanting’
A Leeds United supporter claims his father was “slashed in the neck” by a gang taunting supporters outside the club’s Championship playoff semi-final first leg at Norwich.
The fan posted on social media that the attackers were taunting Leeds supporters with chants about Galatasaray, where two fans were killed 24 years ago.
The Leeds fan, identifying himself only as \@Dorsetthottub, posted an image of his father with a gash on his chin and throat, with a blood-stained T-shirt.
The attack was said to have taken place outside Carrow Road yesterday after he apparently confronted Norwich fans about their alleged tragedy chanting.
The victim’s son posted: “We came out of Carrow Road after the game to Chants of Turks with knives and Galatasaray .... whilst asking the lads why it was said, my dad was slashed in the neck with a blade and hit by a full can…”
Late last night, Norfolk Police confirmed two men had been arrested relating to the attack.
“A man aged in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City FC’S stadium in Carrow Road,” said the police, saying the cut to his chin was believed to be from “an object” which was “thrown”.
“The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment. A man aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
“A man aged in 50s was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. Both men remain in custody.”
Police added that they were searching for another man believed to be involved and that an investigation had been launched.
The game finished goalless.