Police investigate assault ahead of Anfield semi-final

Dave Tickner
Liverpool fans Anfield

Merseyside Police are investigating a serious assault of a man outside a pub in Liverpool.

Reports suggested a Reds supporter had been attacked ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final clash with Roma at Anfield.

Merseyside Police said in a statement: “We are investigating a serious assault of a man outside the Albert pub on Walton Breck Rd at about 7.35pm.

“Officers are appealing to anyone with information, or mobile phone footage to contact our social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.”