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'ULTRAS' HELD OVER ATTACK

First pictures of Italian pair accused over an attack which left Liverpool fan Sean Cox fighting for his life

PICTURES have emerged of two Italians accused over an attack which left a Liverpool fan fighting for life.

Filippo Lombardi, 20, and Daniele Sciusco, 29, were arrested after cops scanned CCTV images of Roma supporters visiting the Reds’ Anfield stadium.

 Filippo Lombardi, 20, is accused of being a member of Roma’s hardcore Fedayn Ultras and is due in court this month after the horror attack on Liverpool fan Sean Cox
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Filippo Lombardi, 20, is accused of being a member of Roma’s hardcore Fedayn Ultras and is due in court this month after the horror attack on Liverpool fan Sean Cox
 Daniele Sciusco, 29, was arrested after cops scanned CCTV images of Roma supporters visiting Anfield
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Daniele Sciusco, 29, was arrested after cops scanned CCTV images of Roma supporters visiting Anfield

Dad-of-three Sean Cox, 53, hit his head on the ground after being struck with a belt.

The Italians, both acc­used of being members of Roma’s hardcore Fedayn Ultras, faced South Sefton magistrates’ court last week.

Lombardi is accused of violent disorder and GBH and Sciusco violent disorder.

Both were reman­ded in custody to face court this month. Relatives say they’re innocent.

 Dad-of-three Sean Cox, 53, hit his head on the ground after being struck with a belt before Liverpool played Roma
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Dad-of-three Sean Cox, 53, hit his head on the ground after being struck with a belt before Liverpool played RomaCredit: Facebook
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