Police at the Dallam Lane scene
A RUGBY fan is fighting for his life after being attacked after the Halifax verses Featherstone clash.
The 32-year-old man, who is a Halifax supporter, was returning to his coach at the car park on Dallam Lane, when he was attacked at around 8.15pm, yesterday, Sunday.
He suffered a serious head injury and is being treated at Walton Hospital after receiving emergency surgery.
Police say the car park was extremely busy with many fans returning to coaches.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or can assist in the investigation should call the police on 0845 458 0000 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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