An Arsenal supporter is believed
to have been stabbed after his minibus was attacked by Roma fans
before Wednesday's UEFA Champions League tie.
The minibus in which the fan was travelling is understood to
have lost its way en route to the Stadio Olimpico for the second
leg encounter.
Roma fans started to attack the vehicle before one is alleged to
have got on to the bus when the situation escalated.
The victim was able to watch the game, which Arsenal won in a
dramatic penalty shoot-out, after receiving medical care.
A British Embassy spokesman said: "One managed to get on to the
bus and there was a fight.
"The driver managed to get away when the Roma fan was pushed out
of the bus."
He added: "We don't know if it was a stabbing or glass from a
smashed window."
An Arsenal spokeswoman said: "A male Arsenal fan was believed to
be stabbed outside the stadium.
"Roma fans threw stones at a bus, smashing windows, and an
individual allegedly entered the bus and stabbed a fan."
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident
that happened in Italy and we are providing consular
assistance."
The incident could again raise questions over Rome's ability to
stage this season's Champions League final in May at the Stadio
Olimpico.
