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The man who was stabbed at the West Ham versus Millwall Carling Cup match was a father who had gone to the game with his sons. | |
The 43-year-old man, who is in a stable condition, was attacked after becoming separated from his children. | |
A Millwall supporter, he was chased by a gang of West Ham fans after arriving at the wrong gate at Upton Park. | |
Fourteen people were arrested after rival fans fought for hours around the ground in east London. | |
Police said the stabbing victim and his sons were approached by a gang of West Ham supporters as the family tried to reach the correct part of the ground. | |
The family became separated and the man was found stabbed near the Priory Road bus garage. | |
If not for the swift intervention of paramedics, the man would have lost his life Det Insp Lee Barnard | If not for the swift intervention of paramedics, the man would have lost his life Det Insp Lee Barnard |
Det Insp Lee Barnard, from the Newham violent crime unit, said: "This incident was not a pre-arranged act of violence between two sets of rival supporters; this was an innocent family man who was subjected to a senseless attack by people intent on causing violence. | Det Insp Lee Barnard, from the Newham violent crime unit, said: "This incident was not a pre-arranged act of violence between two sets of rival supporters; this was an innocent family man who was subjected to a senseless attack by people intent on causing violence. |
"The victim was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack as he and his family tried to flee to safety. | "The victim was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack as he and his family tried to flee to safety. |
"If not for the swift intervention of paramedics, the man would have lost his life." | "If not for the swift intervention of paramedics, the man would have lost his life." |
About 200 riot police and at least 20 mounted officers were deployed to contain violence between the fans. | |
Nine people have been charged over incidents related to the game. Charges cover offences such as breaching a football banning order, assaulting a police officer and other public order offences. | |
The events brought widespread condemnation from football bosses and politicians. | The events brought widespread condemnation from football bosses and politicians. |
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