Manchester City fan in ‘critical condition’ after alleged assault in Germany

Manchester City have confirmed that a supporter is in “a critical condition in hospital” after an alleged assault following their Champions League victory over Schalke on Wednesday.

A statement from the Premier League champions on Thursday revealed that members of the club’s staff are still in Germany to offer support to the injured fan’s family.

“Manchester City are aware of an alleged assault after the match at the Veltins Arena in Germany last night,” the statement added. “The club are working with Greater Manchester Police and German Police to ascertain more information. Anyone with information that can help the Police should contact 101.”

According to a statement from German police, the alleged fight took place inside the stadium, with a 32-year-old unnamed man said to be in “acute danger” of dying. According to the statement on the website of Police Gelsenkirchen, there was a “violent clash” involving two FC Schalke fans and the City supporter at around 10.50pm at the Veltins Arena.

The City fan was “hit by a blow that caused him to fall to the ground. In this fall, he suffered a massive, traumatic brain injury,” it added.

source: theguardian.com