An elderly man has been admitted to hospital after suffering a severe head injury. Police suspect that the injury may be due to an assault on his head during a Queens Park Rangers match.
After the last-night match against Luton Town, 52-year old man was discovered.
He was discovered near Uxbridge Road and Davenport Road, west London at 9.50 on Friday.
Following the Queens Park Rangers match last night against Luton Town, 52-year-old Man was discovered with serious head injuries near Uxbridge Road Junction with Devonport Road. Pictured last night, Loftus Road Police before the match
Police say the suspect, a Luton man, was involved in disorder or assault after the match. Pictured: Before the match, police vans were parked at the stadium.
According to police, he was likely caught in disorder after the Championship match.
London Ambulance Service paramedics rushed the Luton man to hospital. The condition is life-threatening.
Twitter users expressed sadness over the violence and shared photos of the disorder on social media.
After fighting broke out following last night’s QPR vs Luton Town match, social media users used Twitter to vent their anger and sadness.
Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Arrash Faghi stated that the incident occurred in an “extremely busy” area. He asked for witnesses and anyone who has mobile footage to call the force.
He stated that the victim sustained serious head injuries and that it was important to get in touch with witnesses as soon as possible.
“The area was very busy following the match, and many people will have information that can help police.
“I’d like them to contact me as investigators try to piece together the whole story of Friday night.
There have not been any arrests. If you have any information, please call 101 at ref 7888/19nov. Or, anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 5555 112.
London Ambulance Service paramedics took him to the hospital, where he was in a life-threatening situation. Pictured: Match between QPR (left) and Luton Town (right).
The police are seeking witnesses that may have been present at the match, or who might have seen it. Photo: Loftus Road’s match from last night