A homicide investigation has been launched after a person was overwhelmed to loss of life in a pub after an England match

A homicide investigation has been opened after a person died after being brutally attacked inside a pub following England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday.

The sufferer, a 57-year-old man from South Yorkshire, was fatally injured within the assault on a West Sussex pub – lower than three hours after the Euro 2024 match.

The assault was carried out by three males inside The Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoon in Chichester, in response to Sussex Police. Emergency providers carried out CPR on the sufferer on the street outdoors, however he was pronounced useless on the scene.

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His family have been knowledgeable, studies woman. Police arrested two males in reference to the incident.

A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of homicide, whereas a 42-year-old man from County Durham was arrested on suspicion of affray. Each are at the moment in police custody.

A 3rd man, additionally suspected of involvement within the combat, has been recognized however stays at giant, and officers are actively looking for him.

Sussex Police have issued an enchantment for any data regarding this horrific incident. A drive spokesman mentioned: “The reason for the incident stays below investigation and we might urge anybody with data to come back ahead as we search to ascertain the total circumstances.”

Chief Inspector Susan Joseph, of the Surrey and Sussex Main Crime Staff, commented: “This incident resulted within the tragic loss of life of a 57-year-old man, and our ideas are together with his household and buddies at this tough time.” “It occurred in a busy metropolis middle pub and we might urge anybody with data to come back ahead as we search to ascertain the precise circumstances.”

She additional appealed: “For those who noticed what occurred, or in the event you captured any related cell phone or CCTV footage, please contact us. You may report it on-line or name 101, quoting Operation Ironside.”

It additionally mentioned those that want to stay nameless can present data to the impartial charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or submit a report on-line.

Following the incident, police cordoned off a part of the town middle. Sussex Police mentioned the general public “ought to anticipate to see an elevated police presence within the space as investigations proceed.”