Two Charged Over Anfield Attack
Merseyside Police have charged two Italian men following an incident at Anfield on Tuesday April 24 in which a 53-year-old man was seriously injured.
Sean Cox, a father of three from Ireland, remains in critical condition after the incident outside of the ground before the Champions League semi-final first leg between Liverpool and Roma.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that detectives have charged two Italian men following an incident in Anfield on Tuesday, 24 April in which a 53-year-old man was seriously injured.
“20-year-old Filippo Lombardi was charged with violent disorder and wounding/inflict grievous bodily harm.
“29-year-old Daniele Sciusco was charged with violent disorder.
“Both men have been kept in custody to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court this morning, Thursday 26 April.
“The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition at Walton Neurological Centre.”
A fundraising site has been set up to support Cox and his family.
A statement from the family of Cox read: “We want the world to know that Sean is the most amazing and wonderful husband, dad, friend, son, uncle, and brother and he has brought us all nothing but joy.
“He is a truly decent man who adores Liverpool FC and just came over from his home in County Meath, Ireland, to watch his beloved team.
“We are completely devastated by what has happened to our lovely, caring Sean and all we want is for him to come home to his loving wife and three children.
“We hope Sean makes a full recovery from the injuries he sustained and that we will all be back together soon as a family in Ireland spending precious time together.”
Merseyside Police have also said a man has been charged after reports coins were thrown at Anfield during the match.
He will appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Thursday.
