Merseyside Police launch an appeal after a 54 year old Liverpool supporter gets attacked by a 21 year old Man City fan.
Michael Muldoon was reportedly assaulted after the two sides’ fixture in December, Muldoon punched in the face by a Man City supporter, causing him to fall and hit his head on a curb, which led to him being unconscious for nearly five minutes.
He required medical attention for a head injury that necessitated stitches. A CT scan confirmed no brain bleeding, but he needed frequent hospital visits for treatment, impacting his work and daily life.
Merseyside Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Halifax, West Yorkshire, on suspicion of assault, and they are still appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the vicinity of Arkles Lane and Priory Road to come forward.
This is the Man City fan who punched some old fella who looked in his late 50’s from behind and left him bleeding on the floor after he ran on to his coach to hide just incase you want to issue a lifetime ban 👍 @spiritofshankly @LFC @ManCity @ManCityHelp @LFCHelp pic.twitter.com/ByaauN7nKp
— Dev (@DevlinLFC) December 1, 2024
POLICE STATEMENT:
We are appealing for information following a report a man was assaulted after Liverpool v Manchester City game at Anfield on Sunday 1 December.
At around 6pm, the National Police Air Service witnessed a man being punched by another man on Arkles Lane.
The suspect was reported to have then boarded a white-coloured supporters coach called Bullocks Coaches which was parked nearby.
Police officers attended the scene and provided emergency medical treatment to the victim, who later attended hospital for a serious head injury and is continuing to receive medical treatment.
Officers arrested a 21-year-old man from Halifax on suspicion of assault that evening, and the investigation continues into the circumstances of what took place.
Enquiries are ongoing to bring the suspect to justice, and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault and those with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam to please get in touch.
Operational football officer Robert Jones said: “The victim, a 54-year-old man, was left shocked and seriously injured by this attack and we are urging anyone with information to help us with our enquiries.
“While we have arrested a man, we are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Arkles Lane and Priory Road at the time to contact us with any information which will assist in the investigation.
“I urge those with CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam to please check your footage to see if there is anything that can help identify the suspect and bring him to justice.”
If you witnessed the assault or have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which may help with the investigation then please upload it here:
https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/appeal-for-witnesses-arkles-lane-01-12-24
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 24001014065 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A Facebook post went out, with members of the Muldoon family saying: “My dad was violently attacked by a 27 year old MAN CITY FAN on the 1st December after the Liverpool/City match at Anfield about 6pm.
“A few people did see this happen and have been in contact with the police but we need more evidence. The “MAN” that did this to my Dad is about to enjoy his Christmas at home with his family with absolutely no remorse for what he’s put my dad and my family through the last three weeks – feelings I can only describe as HELL
“The police are putting out a press release this week to urge people to come forwards and help – this man could’ve killed my Dad.. he is so lucky to be alive as we were told by the doctors – so many people were there and know what happened, people are scared to come forwards which we understand but this man could’ve taken away my dad and left my little boy without a grandad – this man will now be banned from all clubs from the TOP 6 LEAGUES in football.
“He got OFF the away coach as my dad was walking ALONE back to the taxi with the intention of attacking my dad FROM BEHIND and then got back on to hide away to avoid being caught – the attack was malicious, unprovoked and evil.
“Please take 30 seconds to look at the pictures of my dad over the last 3 weeks – and I beg anyone and everyone just to click share for me, if I could wish for anything this Christmas – it’s for this “man” to be prosecuted.”
This is my dad, never a dull moment 😂😂😂
— Charlotte Muldoon (@CharlotteM83199) August 17, 2024
As quoted by Metro, she said: “Dad was walking to meet his brother and friends and the attacker had got off the away coach and pulled my dad’s scarf from behind. He turned around and they hit him in the face and pushed him and he fell back and hit his head on the kerb.
“He was unconscious for four or five minutes. He is a season ticket holder and a big Liverpool fan. He attends all the games, both home and away.
“He was in Istanbul in 2005 and he’s been to all the Champions League games. My mum and I drove from St Annes to Liverpool after we found out what had happened and it was the longest hour and 20 minutes of my life.
“Anything could happen and you hear it on the news of people dying from one punch. They told him it could have been so much worse and I think that really hit home. He went to hospital every other day for four weeks to get the dressing changed and then for stitching.”
Fortunately, a CT scan confirmed that Muldoon escaped any bleeding on the brain. But the effects of his injury have still been felt, with his frequent hospital visits preventing him from working and watching his beloved Liverpool in action.
Facebook users reacted as Merseyside Police launch an appeal after a Liverpool supporter gets attacked by a Man City fan…
Phillip Cassidy: Let’s hope someone comes forward 🙏 bless him speedy recovery my mate Mick Muldoon fantastic man thinking of you YNWA pal xxx
Claire Smith Stafford: Let’s hope someone comes forward what an horrific attack on your poor Dad. Let’s hope he gets caught somebody will know who’s done this !!!!
Síobhán Reilly: Aww noo Charlotte this is awful! Why some football fans turn into violent thugs I will never know. I hope your dad recovers well and this horrible person gets put away!
Sam Lean: Wow!! This is horrific!! The lad who did this should be named!! I wish your dad a speedy recovery! ❤️❤️
Maureen Healey: That’s horrendous….hope they get the coward….xxx oor Mick …just out if nowhere to be attacked like that….just terrible..xxx
Debbie Fegan: I hope whoever did this Charlotte,gets caught & they throw the book at them. It’s disgusting. I hope Mick is ok & has a speedy recovery! Xxbig hugs to you all x
Brooke Ashleigh Lord: Oh my goodness that is horrendous your poor dad 🙁 Hope who ever did this gets caught, it’s a bloody poor do when you can’t even got a football match and be safe 😢 Speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Kirsty-Anne Pugh: Hope your Dad is recovering Charlotte xxx
