TWO Italian men have been charged in connection with the brutal assault of an Irish man near Anfield stadium in Liverpool on Tuesday night.
53-year-old Sean Cox from Co. Meath remains in a critical condition after he was attacked outside a pub ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final fixture against Roma on Tuesday night.
He had travelled to the game with his brother, and his wife has since flown to Liverpool to be with him in hospital while his children await news at home.
Police have today confirmed that two men have been charged following the incident.
20-year-old Filippo Lombardi has been charged with violent disorder and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm.
29-year-old Daniele Sciusco has been charged with violent disorder.
Both men are due to appear in court this morning.
