The man remains in hospital with serious injuries
A man was attacked inside Manchester's AO Arena, after the end of the boxing match between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith.
Police have confirmed that the man was rushed to hospital shortly after midnight on Sunday, September 3, where he remained on Monday night for treatment. His injuries are "not currently believed to be life-threatening". An investigation has been launched and officers are asking for witnesses to come forward. On the night, Eubank Jr, 33, beat Liverpool's Liam Smith by technical knock-out in round 10 after the referee stopped the fight following two knock-downs.In a statement, GMP said: "Shortly after midnight on Sunday, 3 September 2023, officers received reports that a man had been attacked inside the AO Arena on Hunt's Bank, Manchester, shortly after a boxing event that night.
"His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening. Officers are now appealing for any witnesses from around the time of the incident – approximately between midnight and 00.10am – to please come forward. "Additionally, anyone with any mobile phone footage they consider relevant is asked to share this with officers. Information can be passed to police by calling 101, quoting log number 33 of 03/09/23. You can also report information at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."
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