| Arsenal Fan Stabbed In Rome During Ambush
An Arsenal fan is believed to have been stabbed in Rome after a Gunners minibus was ambushed by home fans ahead of last night's knock-out match.
The supporter was attacked when the vehicle's driver apparently lost their way in the city.
The bus was attacked outside the Stadio Olimpico before the British team's penalty shoot-out victory.
It will throw doubt on Rome's ability to safely host this season's Champions League final.
According to the British Embassy, a group of home fans targeted the minibus and attempted to force their way in.
A 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."
The victim was able to watch the match after receiving medical care, the spokesman revealed.
He added: "We don't know if it was a stabbing or glass from a smashed window."
An Arsenal spokeswoman said: "Roma fans threw stones at a bus, smashing windows, and an individual allegedly entered the bus and stabbed a fan."
A Foreign Office spokesman added: "We are aware of the incident that happened in Italy and we are providing consular assistance."
Arsenal's fans had already been warned to avoid certain areas of the city by their club after a string of ugly incidents over recent years.
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