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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Patrick Edrich

Disabled Liverpool FC fan 'feared for his life' as gangs of locals targeted unprotected supporters

The chairman of the Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association said he was "fearful for his life" as gangs of locals robbed fans leaving the Champions League final.

Ted Morris told the ECHO the final at Stade de France last Saturday turned into a "terrifying experience" for fans and he won't be going to another European away game because of it. Ted, who has been following the Reds for 51 years, said fans were fearing for their lives after being caught in a crush going into the game and then being surrounded by local gangs when they left to get to the Metro.

The 58-year-old from Halewood spent much of the week leading up to the match asking questions of UEFA's decision to only make a quarter of wheelchair bays available to fans. Although he is still demanding answers Ted told the ECHO "with the benefit of hindsight it's a good thing they weren't available so more fans weren't put in harm's way".

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