The attack took place around 10:40 p.m. local time (5:40 p.m., Ecuador) in a rest area of a highway.
A Belgian fan of the Manchester City was this Wednesday “in danger of death”, After being violently attacked by fans of the FC Bruges, on Tuesday night, after the defeat of this team in the Champions League, indicated the prosecution of Ghent (north).
Five people were arrested within the framework of the investigation, the prosecution said in a statement.
The attack took place around 10:40 p.m. local time (5:40 p.m., Ecuador) in a rest area of a highway, in Tronchiennes, near Ghent, when the victim wanted to recover a scarf in the colors of the Manchester City that she had just been abducted by one of the suspects, according to the first elements of the investigation.
This was followed by a fight outside the rest area trade.
“The victim, a 63-year-old man from Ninove, was taken to hospital. Is in danger of death”, Adds the statement.
The victim’s son, who is part of an association of City supporters in Belgium, formed by Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne, had reported shortly before that his father had been “left for dead” after this attack.
The fan club, Blue Moon Belgium, “Was the victim of senseless violence,” reported a Facebook message, speaking of an unprecedented attack against one of its members.
On its website, the FC Bruges He said “firmly disapprove of any act of violence, both inside and outside the stadium. Our thoughts to the family and friends of the Manchester City fan, ”wrote the Belgian champion club.
Bruges suffered a wide defeat on their home turf on Tuesday (1-5) on matchday three of the group stage of the Champions League (Group A). (D)
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