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A number of Liverpool fans were attacked and injured in Naples ahead of tonight's Champions League clash.

Supporters were reportedly surrounded by men on scooters at around 2pm and attacked with belts, a short time before another group of fans had glass bottles thrown at them.

One Liverpool fan , who did not want to be named, told the ECHO : "We were just trying to have a quiet drink before going to the apartment and had just paid our bar bill.

"Next minute we could see about 10 scooters flying down. They slowed right down and their faces were covered with scarves and helmets.

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"Next second they are jumping off swinging belts towards us. Must have all happened in 90 seconds but some lad got hit by a belt.

"Twice I've had bother here now. I am never coming back."

Another supporter, Jen Singh, also tweeted about the incident.

She said: "Just saw a group of our lads get attacked by Ultras near the port. Rode up on scooters; jumped off swinging belts.

"Worth repeating again; if you wear colours on an away like this you are risking yours - or someone else’s - life.

"Keep your wits about you and stay safe.

She added: "And FYI the lads who got attacked weren’t wearing colours, they are Scouse lads who go everywhere.

"Just pointing out to those who ARE here wearing replica shirts that it’s easy to put other people in danger by association or being stood next to them on the street."

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed the incident and said: "We can confirm two Liverpool fans were reported to have been assaulted in Naples earlier today (Tuesday 17 September).

"At around 6pm local time (5pm GMT), it was reported a number of males on scooters approached the fans at a bar in the city before assaulting them.

"Two men from the UK, aged 26 and 46, sustained superficial cuts and grazes to the head and were treated at the scene before continuing to attend the match.

"Local police area aware and Merseyside Police are working with police colleagues in Naples to assist in the policing of the Champions League fixture tonight."

Italian media have also reported that two Liverpool fans sustained injuries in the bottle attack before being rescued by paramedics in the city's Via Acton.

CN24.TV reported that "episodes of disorder" had broken out in the city and two Liverpool fans were treated by paramedics.

The incidents follow last year's Champion's League clash against Napoli which saw a number of fans left in hospital and others threatened around the hotels and bar areas.