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Liverpool fan Sean Cox who was attacked outside Anfield has reportedly regained consciousness in hospital.

According to electrical industry website Electric.ie Mr Cox, who works for Precision Cables, took a major step in his recovery and is 'undergoing dedicated rehabilitation'.

The 53-year-old father-of-three was left in a critical condition after an incident before Liverpool's Champions League semi-final against AS Roma on April 24.

He was airlifted from Liverpool's Walton Centre to Beaumont Hospital in Ireland at the end of May and has been receiving round-the-clock care with his family keeping vigil by his bedside.

A brief statement on the electrical industry website said: "Sean has regained consciousness and is undergoing dedicated rehabilitation. Recovery is progressing positively but very slowly.

"His colleagues in Precision Cables are overwhelmed by the support and good wishes for Sean and his family that they receive on a daily basis.

"They would like once again to ask that you keep him in your prayers and that he will continue on his road to recovery."

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Well-wishers from around the world have banded together to raise over €90,000 for Sean's medical costs with his family previously saying they were left "overwhelmed and humbled" by the support.

The good news also spread quickly on social media, with Reds fans wishing Sean well.

A statement previously released by Liverpool FC on behalf of his wife Martina and his children read: "There are no words to describe the gratitude we feel to the ordinary people of Liverpool and Ireland who have taken Sean to their hearts in a way that underlines why those places have such a deserved reputation for generosity and solidarity.

"Every day letters and cards arrive from this country, from Ireland and beyond. Every one of them wishes us well and the accompanying offers of support have reminded us, even in our darkest moments, that we are not walking alone."

Mr Cox suffered serious head injuries including a severe bleed to the brain and underwent a major operation before being put into an induced coma.

Filippo Lombardi pleaded not guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mr Cox.

The 21-year-old, from Rome, also denied a separate charge of violent disorder in relation to events on the night of the Champions League semi-final on April 24.

Another man Daniele Sciusco, 29 and also from Rome, admitted violent disorder.