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Kidderminster Harriers fan stabbed as supporters' coach attacked

A football fan from Kidderminster was stabbed and another taken to hospital after the coach they were on was attacked.

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The two men, aged 38 and 39, were treated in hospital after the attack which was described as 'deplorable' by supporters.

The injured Kidderminster Harriers fans were among five bus-loads of supporters travelling away from Luton Town FC's ground following the game between the two sides.

As the coaches waited in traffic around a mile from the Kenilworth Road ground, police said an argument started between Kidderminster fans on the last coach and "local residents", not believed to be Luton supporters.

Some supporters got off the coach to confront the group and fighting broke out.

A fight broke out on the street, leaving the two Kidderminster fans injured.

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The 38-year-old suffered two cuts to his chest and remains in hospital today, while the 39-year-old, who had a cut to his head, was discharged late last night.

Three men from the Luton area, aged 19, 21 and 40 and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of affray and assault. They were in custody today being questioned by detectives.

Steve Millington, chairman of the Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust, said: "The attack on the coach is deplorable and there's no place for that in football or society in general. Our thoughts are with the people injured and we hope for a speedy recovery for them."

Kidderminster Harriers issued a statement saying the matter was now in police hands.

They continued: "It would be inappropriate to comment specifically on the incident in question as it has now officially become a police matter. If necessary we will do so once any investigation is completed. More broadly speaking, the football club in no way whatsoever condones any act of violence or aggression and wishes to extend its best wishes for a speedy recovery to anyone who came to harm on Monday."

The fans were travelling on a coach laid on by Stourport-based operator Coniston Coaches.

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