◤EFL Championship◢ Blackpool fan beaten to death by man after drinking at a pub after the club's match against Burnley..

2023-03-05 18:16

◤EFL Championship◢ Blackpool fan beaten to death by man after drinking at a pub after the club




British online media Lancs Live quoted Blackpool police sources on Saturday and reported that a Blackpool fan was unfortunately beaten by a middle-aged man to the head and died after being sent to hospital.


According to an official statement from the Blackpool Police, the incident occurred at 7pm on Saturday evening. The police received a report from the people of the world that a beating took place at a bar called Manchester on the Promenade of Lytham Road in Blackpool. After the incident, the patrolling police found a young middle-aged male Blackpool fan who was beaten to the head and seriously injured.


The statement also added that the police have not yet found the cause of the dispute between the two men, but they are already investigating. The Manchester bar where the incident occurred has been temporarily closed, while another 33-year-old man has also been arrested after being suspected of being the perpetrating aggresor.


Not long after, Blackpool fans collectively wished and prayed for the injured on Twitter, but unfortunately, Nathaniel, a friend of the injured and a member of the official Blackpool fan organization, said on Asian time dawn that, Unfortunately, the injured fan passed away in the hospital late Saturday night due to his serious injuries.


According to the news shared by Nathaniel, the deceased's name is Tony Johnstone, he was a member of Blackpool’s official fan organization who had been serving the organization for many years. He was amiable, helpful and cheerful during his life. Friends and family who had known him for a long time were devastated by his sudden passing.


The game between Blackpool and Burnley was played at Bloomfield Road on Saturday local time, and the two sides eventually shook hands and ended the game with a 0-0 draw.


The game between Blackpool and Burnley is often regarded as the North West Lancashire Derby, and it is also one of the most intense derbies in Lancashire in recent years.


Burnley is at the top this season under the leadership of former Manchester City and Belgium legendary international center back Vincent Kompany. After 35 matchday, they are first in the EFL Championship table with 77 points; The Seasiders, Blackpool meanwhile is currently 22nd in the relegation zone with 32 points.