Source: Team_Talk
Blackburn supporter announced dead
The supporter was found unconscious in the visitors section on Saturday and was treated at the scene for a head injury and cardiac arrest, then rushed to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.[LNB]But Staffordshire Police have revealed the man died in hospital just before 2am on Sunday morning.[LNB]A spokesman said: "A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at 1.55am this morning at University Hospital North Staffordshire.[LNB]"The circumstances are being fully investigated and a 25-year-old man remains in custody and is helping police with their inquiries."[LNB]The victim was found collapsed in the concourse area of the south stand just after the half-time interval, where a group of Blackburn supporters were gathered.[LNB]It is understood the victim was hit on the head by a bin that was thrown into the air by a fellow supporter.[LNB]Chief Inspector Adrian Roberts, match commander at the game which saw Stoke beat Blackburn 3-0, said there were just over 1,300 Blackburn fans at the game and no Stoke fans were involved.[LNB]West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to the stadium just before 4.20pm.[LNB]A statement on the Blackburn Rovers website said the man was among a 1,300-strong Rovers following in the South Stand.[LNB]Stoke City said police were investigating the incident and the club would make no further comment.[LNB][LNB]
