Two Italians have been charged after a man was seriously injured in an attack before Liverpool’s Champions League match with Roma.
Merseyside Police said Filippo Lombardi, 20, has been charged with violent disorder and inflicting grievous bodily harm against the 53-year-old on Tuesday evening.
Daniele Sciusco, 29, has been charged with violent disorder.
Both men have been kept in custody, and are due to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court later.
Sean Cox, a father of three from Dunboyne, Co Meath, suffered serious head injuries when he was assaulted outside Anfield stadium.
The Irish businessman remains in a critical condition at Walton Neurological Centre.
Liverpool won the Champions League semi-final match against Roma, 5-2.
From – SkyNews
