Ugly scenes marred the pre-match atmosphere outside Anfield.
With just 30 minutes to go until kick-off in the Champions League semi-final first leg, a group of men believed to be Roma supporters attacked several Liverpool fans.
Roma fans have just attacked Liverpool supporters with belts, outside the Albert. About 20. One guy down getting treatment
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) April 24, 2018
Paramedics treating the stabbing victim. Incident occurred close to the Albert. Believed to be a Liverpool fan.
— Jeremy Cross (@CrossyDailyStar) April 24, 2018
The incident occurred close to the Albert Pub and one man appeared to be seriously injured following the attack.
Reports from the stadium claim that he was stabbed during the melee which began when the assailants charged some home supporters near the Shankly Statue.
https://twitter.com/danroan/status/988849602999746561
Trouble outside Anfield just before kick off – Roma ‘fans’ charge using belts & batons – provoking Liverpool retaliation @itvfootball pic.twitter.com/zrGic1CWjp
— Gabriel Clarke (@gabrielclarke05) April 24, 2018
An increased police presence was expected at the ground following the attack on Manchester City’s bus as it arrived for the quarter-final first leg earlier this month.
More to follow.
