THIS is the shocking moment a young football fan is punched and stamped on by thugs on his way home from a match.
The young Raith Rovers supporter, 18, was at a bus stop waiting to go home after their 2-1 win over Dunfermline when the horror attack happened last night at around 5.30pm.
The lad was pounced upon by a gang of thugs – understood to be Pars fans – and brutally battered in the street.
The horrific video was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, and shows the group punching and kicking the young fan while he is lying on the ground.
As he finally gets to his feet, he is then kicked again and some members of the group can be heard laughing.
It’s understood the fan’s hearing aid was also broken after the horror attack.
Police confirmed that the 18-year-old was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.
Both clubs have since released statements blasting the ugly scenes after the match.
Dunfermline Athletic confirmed they are aware of the video circulating on social media and said the club condemns all forms of violence.
And any supporter found to have taken part in the attack will be banned from East End Park.
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The statement read: “Dunfermline Athletic are aware of a video circulating on social media last night.
“The club condemns all forms of violence in the strongest possible way and we will support the authorities in identifying any individuals involved.
“We will work with Raith Rovers to ensure that the supporter involved receives the support they need.
“Any supporter found to have taken part in this horrible act will be banned from KDM Group East End Park.”
Last night, Raith Rovers posted their statement on social media which read: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our supporters being assaulted after today’s match.
“We have contacted the supporter to check on their well-being and to see how we can provide support in any way possible.
“The incident has been reported to the police and we will work with Dunfermline Athletic to identify the offenders.”
The Scottish Championship tie took place last night at the KDM Group East End Park in Dunfermline.
Raith Rovers won the game 2-1 with two goals from Daniel O’Reilly.
The Kirkcaldy side stay top of the league following the win over their rivals.
Inspector Neil McGurk said: “We are carrying out enquiries after an 18-year-old man was assaulted in Dunfermline around 5.30pm on Tuesday, 2 January, 2024 following the Dunfermline Athletic v Raith Rovers football fixture.
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“He was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.
“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault to get in touch with Police Scotland on 101. This type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We will work with both football clubs to identify those responsible”.
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