Two men arrested after Leeds fan left covered in blood following attack outside Norwich Stadium

Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested after a Leeds fan was left covered in blood following an attack after Sunday’s game against Norwich.

The Championship rivals were playing in a play-off semi-final first leg which ended in a 0-0 draw, but scenes looked to have taken an ugly turn after the game at Carrow Road.

According to a Leeds season ticket holder on X, his father was the victim of an attack outside the stadium, having his throat slashed with a knife and a full can thrown at him.

The fan, going by their X handle @DorsetHottub, says the Leeds supporters came out of the far section of the pitch chanting ‘Galatasaray’ and ‘Turks with knives’.

The alleged sick chants referred to two Leeds supporters who were killed before the 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray in Istanbul.

“My dad just got his throat cut out of the ground,” wrote Xuser @DorsetHottub.

“Young people thought it would be great to sing Galatasaray and Turks with knives at us – shocking to witness.”

In a second post, he said: “Walked out of Carrow Road after the game to chants of Turks with knives and Galatasaray.

“While asking the boys why it was said, my father was cut in the throat with a blade and hit by a full box. If anyone knows anything, please speak up.”

Police have not confirmed whether knives were involved in the incident, but have confirmed that a man in his late teens and a man in his 50s have been arrested.

Meanwhile, Norfolk police also said they are looking for another man they believe was involved in the incident.

A statement said: “Two men have been arrested following an incident in Norwich this afternoon (Sunday 12 May 2024).

“The incident happened shortly after 2pm today (Sunday 12 May 2024) when a man in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City FC’s stadium in Carrow Road. his chin.

“The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical attention.

“A man in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH assault and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Center for questioning.

“A man in his 50s was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Center for questioning.

“Both men remain in custody.

“Officers believe another man was also involved in this afternoon’s incident and inquiries are ongoing to locate him.

“An investigation has been launched to establish the exact circumstances in which it happened.

“Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone in the area at the time with any information or phone footage of the incident. They are asked to get in touch via the following channels, quoting crime reference 36/32293/24:

“Report online: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us

“Phone: 101

“Crimestoppers: Contact independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org”.

The second leg of the play-off semi-final takes place on Thursday evening and the winner will meet the winner of the West Brom vs Southampton clash, with the first leg ending goalless, in the final at Wembley on Sunday 26 May.