A murder investigation is underway following the Arsenal supporter's death, which happened in Bakuli, Kampala shortly after the Gunners won the Premier League
Ugandan police have launched a manhunt
Ugandan police have launched a manhunt(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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A murder probe has been launched into the death of an Arsenal fan who was allegedly involved in a dispute during celebrations for the side's Premier League triumph.
It is said the 34-year-old man, identified locally as Denis, was attacked by a man, who police say is a Manchester United supporter, moments after Arsenal lifted their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 24. It is alleged a confrontation happened amid the celebrations in Kampala, Uganda, where Denis had been watching the match on TV.
Ugandan police have launched a manhunt following the incident, which happened on May 24 in Kampala, Uganda shortly after Arsenal lifted their first Premier League title in 22 years following a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Arsenal supporters across the world have rejoiced in the side's first Premier League victory since 2003/04, when the London club went unbeaten throughout the league campaign.
The incident happened on May 24 in Bakuli, Kampala, shortly after Arsenal lifted their first Premier League title in 22 years
The incident happened on May 24 in Bakuli, Kampala, shortly after Arsenal lifted their first Premier League title in 22 years(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Kampala police spokeswoman Rachel Kawala said: “Preliminary findings indicate that on the above-mentioned date and time, Denis, who was reportedly an #ArsenalFC supporter, got into a misunderstanding with the suspect, who is alleged to be a #ManchesterUnited FC supporter.”
“It is further alleged that the disagreement escalated into a physical altercation during which the suspect reportedly struck Denis on the head, causing him to collapse and die instantly. Efforts to apprehend the suspect are currently underway.”
The Premier League has gained a huge following in Uganda, where large crowds regularly gather at local viewing centres to watch matches on big screens.
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Celebrations turned ugly in London yesterday(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Six people were stabbed and a police officer was slashed with a knife at the Arsenal Champions Parade on Sunday. The Met Police have said 24 people were arrested after 500 officers were deployed on the streets as chaos unfolded.
Ten people were arrested for assaulting police and three people were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault today as celebrations were marred by violence and gang-related incidents. Carnage unfolded as hundreds of thousands of Arsenal supporters gathered across north London to celebrate the club winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
Police in the capital have said there were no serious injuries in five of the stabbings, but the force is hunting one attacker after a man was left with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed.