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Victim of Anfield attack named by police

Victim of Anfield attack named by police
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The victim of the attack outside Anfield prior to Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg has been named by Merseyside Police.

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The victim of the attack outside Anfield before Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma has been named.

53 year old, Sean Cox from County Meath in the Republic of Ireland is in a critical condition in hospital.

Two men, aged 20 and 29 have been arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder. Seven others were arrested for a variety of offences including affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

The attack took place outside Anfield Stadium on Walton Breck Road.

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