A third Celtic fan early on
Friday was stabbed in downtown Rome, police said on Friday.
The man was attacked at around 2:30 am in Rome's central
Viale Giulio Cesare, in the upscale district of Prati.
The 20-year-old was taken to hospital but was not seriously
injured.
Carabinieri police are searching for the perpetrator of the
attack, which occurred following a match between Lazio and
Celtic.
On Wednesday night, on the eve of the match, another two
Celtic fans were stabbed in downtown Rome.
Meanwhile prosecutors in Rome have asked a judge to confirm
the arrest on Thursday of 12 Lazio fans after the Europa League
match against Celtic, which Lazio lost 2-1.
Prosecutor Sergio Colaiocco has placed two Lazio ultras Lazio
fans under house arrest on charges of resisting officers and
causing injuries while 10 others were released because they do
not have a police record.
All of the suspects were charged with resisting arrest with
the aggravating factor included in a new security decree
regarding sport events.
The group of Lazio fans were arrested by DIGOS security
police two hours after the end of the game at the Olympic
stadium.
One of the police officers that took part in the operation
was wounded.
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