A mum said she's scared to leave the house after being injured ahead of the Merseyside Derby outside Anfield.
Leah Humphreys, 47, was looking forward to a day out with her husband Gareth, 61, and son Ronnie, 13 watching the Merseyside Derby on October 21, when she was hit in the face with a glass Corona bottle outside the stadium. The Everton fan, from Holyhead, had walked over from Goodison to Anfield with other supporters and a police escort when the incident occurred minutes after they arrived.
Leah and a police officer were both injured during the incident and received treatment in the first aid room at the stadium. Merseyside Police said it was working with both clubs to identify those responsible. In an update, police said enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspects for both incidents.
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Leah told the ECHO: We'd only just gone in [the gates] and these bottles started flying from both directions. One hit me right on my head and started ringing in my ears."
Leah suffered a cut to her head and was taken to a medical room for treatment. She said she has since been to A&E after suffering from mild concussion and a panic attack.
Leah said: "I'm scared to go out on my own. I keep looking over my shoulders thinking someone is there.
"It's disgusting behaviour. How can they hurt someone like this? Four weeks on I'm still suffering. I may never get over this. I suffer with mental health anyway.
"I went for a day out with my family and came back mentally and physically scarred."
In a previous statement, Silver Commander Chief Inspector Iain Wyke said: “This type of behaviour is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The police officer was at the ground to ensure that all match-goers were able to enjoy the game safely so to be assaulted in such a manner when he was simply doing his job is shocking.
“Our police officers understand the risks of the job, but they should never have to tolerate violence against them when they are simply attempting to carry out their duties. We are carrying out enquiries to identify the person responsible and will work with both clubs.
"I know most football fans would rightly be appalled by this and I would encourage anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us."
Anyone who has information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23001040972.
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