A Newcastle fan from Newcastle, named Eddie McKay, is presently in the hospital and in steady situation right after getting stabbed in Milan on Monday evening. McKay was with his son and a buddy when they have been attacked by a group of about seven or eight men and women wearing balaclavas. The incident occurred about midnight. A statement from Newcastle expressed concern and stated that they are functioning with regional authorities to realize the specifics of the incident. McKay sustained stab wounds to his back and arms right after falling to the ground when attempting to flee. Police in Milan confirmed that McKay received healthcare remedy at the scene and is presently in a city hospital.

McKay’s family members is arranging on flying to Milan later on Tuesday to be with him. His daughter, Rachel McKay, shared that her father is steady but in shock. She described that he is disappointed to be missing the match but desires to make certain the security of other Newcastle fans in Milan. Rachel also described how her father fell throughout the chase due to his current knee replacements, which is when he was attacked. She added that her brother witnessed the incident and is also in shock. The family members has been awake all evening. It is unclear at this point regardless of whether the attack was connected to football or for other causes.

Newcastle is scheduled to play their initial Champions League match in 20 years against AC Milan on Tuesday evening at the San Siro. The club initially had four,000 tickets out there for the game, but it is identified that extra fans without having tickets have traveled to Milan in anticipation of the match.