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

Police have confirmed 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 the first leg of their play-off semi-final, which ended in a 0-0 draw, but scenes appeared took an ugly turn after the match at Carrow Road.

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

The fan, going by their X handle @DorsetHottub, says Leeds supporters exited the away section of the ground to chants of ‘Galatasaray’ and ‘Turks with knives’.

The alleged sick chants were in reference to two Leeds supporters who were killed ahead of their 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray in Istanbul.

“My dad has just been slashed outside the ground in the neck,” Wrote Xuser @DorsetHottub. 

“The youths thought it would be lovely to sing Galatasaray and Turks with knives at us – shocking to witness.”

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

“Whilst asking the lads why it was said, my dad was slashed in the neck with a blade and hit by a full can. If anyone knows anything please speak up.”

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

Meanwhile, Norfolk Police also said they’re on the lookout for another man who they believe was involved in the incident.

A statement read: “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 aged in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City FC’s stadium in Carrow Road. An object is also believed to have been thrown at the victim who suffered a cut to his chin.

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

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

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

“Both men remain in custody.

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

“An investigation has been launched to establish the full circumstances of exactly what happened.

“Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses or anybody in the area at the time with any information or phone footage of the incident. They’re 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 the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

Meanwhile, Leeds said in a statement: “Leeds United can confirm that a supporter received medical treatment and was discharged following an incident that occurred outside Carrow Road following Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship Play-Off fixture.

The supporter was seen by paramedics at the scene, and the club have also been in contact with the supporter.

Two individuals were arrested by Norfolk Police. The club will now work closely with the police to fully investigate the incident, understand the facts and take appropriate action.

The second leg of the play-off semi-final takes place on Thursday night with the winner to meet the winner of the West Brom vs Southampton clash, that first leg also finishing goalless, in the final at Wembley on Sunday May 26.