Horror as man is beaten to death inside pub after England's 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024 - as police launch murder probe
A 57-year-old man suffered fatal injuries hours after England's Euro 2024 clashThe attack started in a pub in Chichester, West Sussex, on Thursday eveningOne man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and another on affray
A man who was beaten to death in front of horrified pub drinkers just hours after England's disappointing Euro 2024 draw might have been the victim of football violence, police have said as a murder investigation has been launched.
The 57-year-old suffered fatal head injuries after he was attacked in a West Sussex bar.
One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and another on suspicion of affray, while police are hunting a third.
Police said the pub was busy when the man from South Yorkshire was assaulted less than three hours after England's disappointing 1-1 draw at Euro 2024.
Sussex Police said he was set upon by three men in the pub at Chichester just before 11pm on Thursday night.
The attack started inside the pub, police said.
When emergency services arrived, they fought to save the man, giving him CPR in the street outside, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.
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Police have appealed for anyone who was in The Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoons to come forward.
Police said there is no suggestion the dead man knew his attackers.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: 'The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and we're urging anyone with information to come forward as we seek to establish the full circumstances.'
A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 42-year-old man from County Durham was arrested on suspicion of affray.
Both remain in police custody.
Police have launched a man hunt for a third man suspected of affray.
He has been identified and police are appealing for anybody who knows where he is to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Joseph, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: 'This incident led to the tragic death of a 57-year-old man, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 42-year-old man from County Durham was arrested on suspicion of affray. Both remain in police custody. Police have launched a man hunt for a third man suspected of affray.
'It happened in a busy pub in the city centre, and we're urging anyone with information to come forward as we seek to establish the exact circumstances.
'If you saw what happened, or if you captured any relevant mobile or CCTV footage, please contact us. You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Arunside.'
Anyone with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.