Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub
A man has died after a fight between football fans outside a pub.
The 55-year-old had been found with a serious head injury outside The Manchester bar on the Promenade in Blackpool at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said.Police officers had administered CPR before Mr Johnson was taken to hospital. "We are supporting them at this difficult time and are determined to get them answers about what happened."
Blackpool said they would be offering an open book of condolence from 16:00 GMT in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects.
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