Tony Johnson died following an incident after a football match between Blackpool and Burnley
Police investigating the death of football fan, Tony Johnson, have arrested seven people, it has been confirmed.,
The incident followed a football match between Blackpool and Burnley earlier that day. Mr Johnson suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to hospital.He sadly died later that night. A 33-year-old man from Burnley was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding and was later bailed, pending further enquiries.
Supt Chris Hardy, of Lancashire Police’s West Division, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Mr Johnson at this difficult time, and we are determined to get answers for them.
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