Man charged after Leeds fan injured in Norwich following play-off match

The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment.

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Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 13th May 2024
Last updated 13th May 2024

One man has been charged and a second man has been bailed following an incident in Norwich yesterday afternoon 12 May 2024.

Two men were arrested after 2pm when a man aged in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City FC’s stadium in Carrow Road. An object, confirmed as not being a knife, is thought to have been thrown at the victim who suffered a cut to his chin.

The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment.

A man aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH and a public order offence and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has been released on bail to appear at Wymondham PIC on 13 July 2024.

Graham Riches, 50, of Dyer Close, Horsford, Norwich, was arrested and charged for assault on an emergency worker, common assault and possession of Class A drugs. He has been bailed to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on 7 June 2024.

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