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A suspected Napoli fan was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being assaulted after last night's Champions League game at Anfield.

Police were called out to the junction of St Domingo Road and Everton Valley at around 10.50pm last night, following reports that a man had been assaulted during a 'disturbance involving a group of males.'

A 26-year-old Napoli fan from the Essex area was taken to hospital with 'facial injuries.'

The ECHO contacted the police after being told about an incident involving Napoli fans in the St Domingo Road area after last night's game at Anfield.

A police spokesman said: "We are today, Wednesday December 12, appealing for witnesses following reports of disturbance involving a group of males in Everton Valley last night (Tuesday).

"We were contacted at 10.50pm to reports that during the disturbance a 26 year-old man had been assaulted close to the junction of St Domingo Road.

"The man, who is believed to be a Napoli fan and from the Essex area, was taken to hospital with facial injuries. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."

Police thanked the majority of Liverpool and Napoli fans for their 'behaviour and cooperation' during last night's game. The force said they had to deal with a small number of incidents.

Det Insp Phil Mahon told the ECHO: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Everton Valley/St Domingo Road at around 11pm last night who saw anything or has any information which could assist the investigation to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.

You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18400062836 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.