For non football, please use off topic! I’d been sliced up all over.”“I didn’t think of my safety at the time,” he added. Roy Larner has already been hailed a hero, with a petition launched for him to be awarded the George Cross medal for his actions in the Black and Blue steakhouse on Saturday night. Video appears to show a man being slashed in the face and falling to the floorYou won't be the only one if you sign up for Everton this weekThis shocking footage shows a mass brawl between two large groups ahead of the The fight, involving at up to around 50 men, is filmed from a balcony above Hawkstone Road in Southwark, London, this afternoon.The video shows one man staggering back clutching his face after another A witness told the ECHO the brawl happened this afternoon just a 15-minute walk from Millwall's stadium The Den.The ECHO understands police received reports of a large-scale disturbance on Hawkstone Road.The Metropolitan Police also confirmed a man was found with facial injuries this afternoon after being It is not clear whether the groups are linked with fans from either club at this stage.There are also unconfirmed reports of Everton fans being attacked on buses, which have had their windows smashed.Metropolitan Police said officers were called at 4.31pm to Southwark Park Road.A spokesman said: "One male aged in his 20s was discovered suffering from a "Another male was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession with intent to supply. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.In fighting back, the 47-year-old Millwall fan gave dozens of others who were in the Borough Market restaurant the chance to escape.Now out of the intensive care ward of St Thomas’ Hospital, where he was treated for knife wounds all over his body including his neck, the father-of-one has told“I took a few steps towards them and said, ‘F*** you, I’m Millwall’.
So they started attacking me.”Mr Larner added: “I stood in front of them trying to fight them off. "A shop front is believed to have been damaged following an altercation between a group of males.Detective Inspector Darren Young, of the Metropolitan Police, added:“We are aware of the video circulating online, which has quite rightly elicited shock and disgust. A local newspaper, East Ham Echo, reported that, "From the very first kick of the ball it was seen likely to b… They got me in my head, chest and both hands. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.In fighting back, the 47-year-old Millwall fan gave dozens of others who were in the Borough Market restaurant the chance to escape.Now out of the intensive care ward of St Thomas’ Hospital, where he was treated for knife wounds all over his body including his neck, the father-of-one has told“I took a few steps towards them and said, ‘F*** you, I’m Millwall’. In fighting back, the 47-year-old Millwall fan gave dozens of others who were in the Borough Market restaurant the chance to escape. I was swinging.“I got stabbed and sliced eight times. Fans of the south London club have long prided themselves on their refusal to duck a fight, celebrating their intimidating reputation with the chant: “No-one likes us, we don’t care.”Mr Larner’s bravery, however, seems suddenly to have made Millwall fans popular.“He’s quite nippy and lippy and wouldn’t back down from a fight.“He wouldn’t care who it was or if they had a knife or gun.”Mr Larner, from Peckham, south-east London, said the attackers eventually “ran out of the pub and legged it”.Despite his injuries, he said he followed them outside.“It wasn’t until I was in a police car,” said Mr Larner, “That I realised I was in a bad way. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Replies 405 Views 22K. Footage of Everton and Millwall fans fighting before Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round match in southeast London went quickly viral. Calls for Roy Larner, the 'Lion of London Bridge', to be given a medal after reportedly saving lives and making Millwall fans popular by single-handedly taking on the three attackersWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Fans of the south London club have long prided themselves on their refusal to duck a fight, celebrating their intimidating reputation with the chant: “No-one likes us, we don’t care.”Mr Larner’s bravery, however, seems suddenly to have made Millwall fans popular.“He’s quite nippy and lippy and wouldn’t back down from a fight.“He wouldn’t care who it was or if they had a knife or gun.”Mr Larner, from Peckham, south-east London, said the attackers eventually “ran out of the pub and legged it”.Despite his injuries, he said he followed them outside.“It wasn’t until I was in a police car,” said Mr Larner, “That I realised I was in a bad way. BaggyTrousers; Jun 30, 2020; 19 20 21. Filters. A man holds a cross with an England flag on top of it as police guard the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square yesterday afternoon'Rhodes is not worthy of veneration or glorification because of the racism and subjugation he represents'.Elsewhere, vandals in Leeds targeted a memorial to Queen Victoria, daubing the word 'slave owner' on the plinth even though she was crowned four years after the abolition of slavery.Last night a Downing Street spokesman urged police to make their own decisions about whether to intervene if protesters try to pull down statues.It comes after officers stood by while a statue of Edward Colston was thrown into Bristol harbour. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment.The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. ! 1; 2; 3 … Go to page.
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