Man City fan's leg broken in 'brutal attack' inside Etihad Stadium at Leeds match

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A Manchester City supporter was left with a broken leg after brawls erupted in one of the home sections during the Premier League match against Leeds United . Five individuals were arrested at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, suspected of affray, with Greater Manchester Police conducting an ongoing investigation in collaboration with the club.

In addition to 3,000 Leeds fans making the brief journey along the M62 to watch their team play, away supporters were also present in hospitality areas such as the Tunnel Club and 93:20 - a result of the club's policy that accepts fans from both teams, provided they behave appropriately.

This led to a highly charged atmosphere within the stadium, especially given the dramatic turn of events on the pitch, with Leeds rallying from two goals down in the second half before Phil Foden netted a late winner.

Following reports that a City fan had suffered a double leg fracture due to Leeds supporters in the home end, City launched an investigation alongside GMP and took the unusual step of directly addressing them via social media.

"We are aware of an incident that took place at the Etihad Stadium yesterday between a group of fans," read a statement from Man City Fan Support on X.

"From the information that has been provided to the club by the relevant authorities and through internal investigations, we can confirm that this incident did not involved Leeds fans and that the injuries were nowhere near as serious as the inaccurate rumours which have circulated online.

"This matter is subject to an ongoing police investigation."

Nevertheless, this account was swiftly disputed in a letter endorsed by nine supporter groups, including the Official Supporters Group and City Matters - the official fan board that conducts regular meetings with the club across various matters.

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The correspondence referenced a 'brutal attack' that had resulted in a supporter suffering a fractured tibia, and demanded the club carry out a comprehensive investigation into how such an incident had been permitted to occur.

Their statement continued: "We note that in January the club are scheduled to play Galatasaray at home, a club with previous history of obtaining tickets in the home end.

"We ask the club to urgently review the ticket for this game in particular with a view to ensuring the safety of all fans attending."

The Manchester Evening News verified that a City supporter did sustain a broken leg, and enquiries from the club and GMP are ongoing.

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