Two Italian men aged in 20s over attack on Meath fan in Liverpool

Two men have been charged in connection with an attack that left an Irish football fan seriously injured in Liverpool.

Sean Cox, from Dunboyne, remains in a critical condition at Walton Neurological Centre following Tuesday's attack.

Merseyside Police said he had been attacked near Anfield before Liverpool's Champions League semi-final against Roma.

Mr Cox sustained head injuries in the attack.

Filippo Lombardi, 20, and Daniele Sciusco, 29, are both due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning.

Mr Lombardi has been charged with violent disorder and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Mr Sciusco faces charges of violent disorder.

Sean, 53, hails from Dunboyne in Co Meath and his local St Peter's GAA club have described him as a “popular” member.

A statement from the club’s website said: “Sean is a long serving and popular member of St Peter’s GAA Club in Dunboyne.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Sean and his family, and we hope that they get the privacy and space they need."

Liverpool’s captain Jordan Henderson posted a heartfelt message for the injured man today on his social media platforms.