A Newcastle fan from Newcastle, named Eddie McKay, is at the moment within the hospital and in secure situation after being stabbed in Milan on Monday evening. McKay was along with his son and a good friend once they have been attacked by a bunch of about seven or eight people carrying balaclavas. The incident occurred round midnight. A press release from Newcastle expressed concern and said that they’re working with native authorities to know the main points of the incident. McKay sustained stab wounds to his again and arms after falling to the bottom whereas attempting to flee. Police in Milan confirmed that McKay acquired medical therapy on the scene and is at the moment in a metropolis hospital.

McKay’s household is planning on flying to Milan in a while Tuesday to be with him. His daughter, Rachel McKay, shared that her father is secure however in shock. She talked about that he’s disillusioned to be lacking the match however desires to make sure the protection of different Newcastle followers in Milan. Rachel additionally described how her father fell through the chase attributable to his latest knee replacements, which is when he was attacked. She added that her brother witnessed the incident and can be in shock. The household has been awake all evening. It’s unclear at this level whether or not the assault was associated to soccer or for different causes.

Newcastle is scheduled to play their first Champions League match in 20 years in opposition to AC Milan on Tuesday evening on the San Siro. The membership initially had 4,000 tickets out there for the sport, however it’s identified that extra followers with out tickets have traveled to Milan in anticipation of the match.