DETECTIVES are appealing for information about a stabbing at the West Ham against Millwall match.
A 43-year-old Millwall supporter was stabbed before the match last Tuesday, August 25, in Priory Road, Upton Park.
Police were called just after 8pm and the victim was taken to an east London hospital but has since been discharged.
The victim and ten members of his family, including his teenage sons, were approached by a large group of West Ham supporters who pursued them along Tudor Road.
The victim and his sons were separated from the rest of the family and were set upon by the gang who beat them then stabbed the dad in the chest and fled.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation. He has been bailed to return in September, pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Violent Crime Unit at Plaistow Police Station on 020 7275 5851 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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