Police issue statement after Leeds United fan is taken to hospital after Chelsea FA Cup incident
Following an incident involving Chelsea FA Cup that sent a Leeds United supporter to the hospital, the police released a statement.
The Leeds United fan who was hurt in the away end of Chelsea’s match has been confirmed by the Met Police to have been sent to the hospital.
“Leeds United can confirm an incident involving a Leeds United supporter occurred in the Shed End of Stamford Bridge during the first-half of tonight’s FA Cup game,” the club said in a statement after witnesses saw police, stewards, and paramedics heading into the away end during the first half of the FA Cup match at Stamford Bridge. The emergency services are handling the event and are conducting an investigation.”
The YEP was informed by the police that they are waiting for more information regarding the fan’s condition, but that his family has been informed of the occurrence. An official statement read: “On Wednesday, February 28, during the Chelsea FC game against Leeds United, officers, paramedics, and staff attended to an injured man in the away end.”
“The man was brought to a hospital to receive medical care. We’re waiting for an update on his health. We’ve told his family about this.”
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