Two Brighton followers stabbed by masked gang in Italy forward of Roma sport | World Information

Two Brighton followers have been stabbed within the Italian capital forward of the aspect’s Europa League match in opposition to Roma, in line with native media.

Two English males, of their 20s, have been attacked shortly after midnight within the Monti neighbourhood by a gaggle of between six and 7 individuals carrying masks, police in Rome have stated.

The power stated the assault befell in Through Cavour close to the Colosseum.

Officers haven’t confirmed the boys are within the metropolis to observe tonight’s Europa League tie, however native media stories counsel the victims are Brighton followers who flew to Rome for the fixture.

Sussex Police have stated they’ve officers in Rome forward of the tie and they’re conscious of the stabbings.

The power stated they’ve spoken to the boys in hospital and they’re “OK”.

The boys suffered stab wounds earlier than their wallets and paperwork have been stolen, Italian police have stated.

Officers primarily based on the Viminale police station stated they have been known as to the scene by a restaurant waiter who the victims had approached and requested for assist after being stabbed.

The boys are aged between 26 and 27, with one born in 1996 and the opposite in 1997, police in Rome stated.

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The older fan suffered three stab wounds to considered one of his legs and is being handled on the San Giovanni hospital.

The youthful fan acquired two stab wounds and is being handled on the Umberto I hospital.

Police haven’t specified the place the youthful fan suffered his accidents, however native stories counsel he was additionally stabbed in considered one of his legs.

Officers have stated they’re in search of the attackers however they haven’t but been recognized.

The UK International Workplace has stated in a press release: “We’re offering help to 2 British individuals who have been attacked in Rome and are in touch with the native authorities.”

Brighton play Roma within the first leg of the match’s spherical of 16 matches at Rome’s Olympic stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Police have stated 1000 officers might be deployed on the match.