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Any sick comments about Liverpool will be deleted by Craig the boss. If not their will be trouble if you know what I mean. I've got Nicky Campbells number ready. (BBC 1 watchdog)

 

Italian police urge Liverpool FC fans to follow safety procedures after random attacks in Naples

 

ITALIAN police today urged Liverpool supporters to follow their strict safety procedures after admitting Napoli's ultras are targeting visiting fans in random attacks.

 

Two English Liverpool supporters were stabbed in Naples' old town last night and another three were wounded, leading police to call a lunchtime press conference.

 

Three arrests have already been made in connection with the attacks that left Gary Brown, from Bedfordshire, and his two sons Daniel, 23, and Adam, 17, needing hospital treatment.

 

Ross Hazeldene, 23, was also with the group when the attacks took place but Italian police said they have since been discharged.

 

Apart from the three arrests, the police seized a number of weapons, including six-foot planks of wood with protruding screws, a baseball bat, knuckle dusters and iron bars.

 

It has prompted Neapolitan officials to implore those Reds' fans who have made the trip here to stick to certain designated areas near the port before kick-off at Estadio San Paulo.

 

Police have said there is a strong possibility of attacks in the build up to the game and are making as many precautions as they can to keep Liverpool fans' safe.

 

Filippo Bonfiligo, head of Digos – the Italian anti-terror unit – said: “The city is so great (vast) that it is impossible to prevent everything occurring.

 

“We will be searching everyone going in to the stadium but (visiting) supporters are obliged to follow the special route to the stadium. That area will be safe.

 

“We hope that the English supporters coming here will follow the strict meeting points so they can be escorted safely to the stadium.”

 

He added: “We know groups of 'Ultras' are seeking English fans.

 

"There have been investigations into the violence that has taken place and we have made three arrests.”

 

 

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