After a football game, police in Blackpool sealed up The Manchester Pub with Twitter claiming that fan Tony Johnson has succumbed to his death
According to the Lancashire Constabulary, an investigation is currently ongoing. After suffering a serious head injury, one man was taken to the hospital, and another was taken to jail.
RIP Tony Johnson trends on Twitter as Blackpool fan of The Muckers dies after being attacked during match vs Burnley
Club Statement.https://t.co/QLeRaCxanX pic.twitter.com/zREihqLpuw
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) March 6, 2023
You shouldn't leave home for a football match & not come home #rip Tony Johnstone. Didn't know him, but we are the football community. I hope the thugs who did this are banged up. #AVFC #Seasiders https://t.co/PLOtXbMjTU
— Ninja VILLA Dave (@NinjaVILLADave1) March 5, 2023
Sickening news. Not returning home from football is something no one ever deserves. Didn't know Tony well and yet he'd always take a minute or two to say hello and have a quick chat. Top bloke taken in the cruelest way. RIP fellow seasider.
— Ryan Powell (@powellBFC93) March 5, 2023
Police responded to a serious incident this evening at The Manchester Pub in Blackpool (Saturday, March 4). According to Lancashire Police, there is an ongoing investigation into the bar.
Officers arrived at the scene of an attack outside the bar at around 7, where they found a man with a serious head injury. He is still there in a critical state after being brought to the hospital for treatment.
A 33-year-old male was detained at the spot on suspicion of inflicting injuries and he is still in the custody. There are still inquiries open.
A Blackpool FC football supporter allegedly suffered injuries, and police surrounded the pub on Blackpool’s Promenade. The event occurred on Saturday following the football game between Blackpool and Burnley.
A man is hospitalised in critical condition after the attack in Blackpool. The victim, who suffered a serious head injury, is in critical condition.
Police seized a 33-year-old man there on Friday night, and detectives will question him. Anybody who witnessed what happened is asked by the police to call 101.
Man is arrested after being hospitalised for a severe head injury
A man was located at the pub with a major head injury, according to the police, and was rushed to the hospital where he is now listed in critical condition and is fighting for his life.
On the spot, a 33-year-old male was detained on suspicion of inflicting injuries and is still being held.
Police officers were seen riding towards the location earlier this evening on motorcycles.
Loads of police outside the Manchester pub in Blackpool and loads more police heading that way on the motorway. Anyone know what's happened?
— Dave (@dtr2527) March 4, 2023
According to rumours, a football fan was stabbed
According to online rumours about the event, a football fan was stabbed. No specifics have been confirmed by the police as of yet.
According to Lancashire Constabulary, there is a “active investigation” going on into the event that happened earlier today at the Manchester Pub.
A force representative declined to provide any other details, but said more information would be released in due course.