Young Man City fan ‘attacked with pint glass’ as he is left with bloody gash
Police are investigating after a Manchester City fan was left together with his face lined in blood after he was attacked earlier than the FA Cup recreation towards Huddersfield Town on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect started their defence of the FA Cup on Sunday as they brushed apart Championship outfit Huddersfield 5-0 because of an personal purpose, a double from Phil Foden and objectives from Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku throughout a snug afternoon for the reigning champions.
However, the sport has been overshadowed by unsavoury scenes previous to kick-off as a bunch of rival followers had been filmed combating on the tram to the stadium earlier than the sport. The video posted to social media confirmed individuals punching one another whereas a City fan appeared shocked with a face stuffed with blood after allegedly being hit with a pint glass.
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People in and across the brawl may very well be heard shouting “leave it” earlier than the bloodied teenager, 17, was punched once more earlier than slumping backwards and seemingly solely held up by the gang of individuals behind him, with the clip ending shortly.
Greater Manchester Police mentioned: “At round 1pm yesterday (Sunday 7 January 2024), officers had been known as to studies of an assault on a Metrolink service heading in direction of the Etihad Stadium.
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“A teenager who sustained a head injury was given first aid by Metrolink staff before being taken to hospital. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
Following the assault, one of many City followers posted an image of the teenager together with his face all reduce. Posting the caption: “Huddersfield (h)” with a laughing face emoji, he additionally filmed the pair of them singing a City tune in what appeared like an underground automobile park.
