Wales fan dies in assault at Wembley

London

A Welsh soccer fan died Tuesday night after reportedly being attacked outside London's Wembley Stadium ahead of England's 1-0 win against Wales in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

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The 44-year-old victim -- named by fellow soccer supporters as Cardiff City fan Mike Dye -- was found with head injuries outside the turnstiles of the stadium at around 7:20pm local time.

It is understood the victim may have suffered a heart attack after the assault. He was taken to a central London hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:50pm local time, police said.

Six men, all believed to be Welsh fans, were arrested in relation to the incident.

A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokesman said, "I can confirm that LAS got a call at 7:20pm to reports of an assault outside Wembley Stadium. Staff treated a man who had suffered a cardiac arrest. Extensive efforts were made to resuscitate the patient and he was taken to hospital."

Staff on standby at the international match were at the scene within three minutes, the spokesman said. Police have yet to formally identify the victim.

Cardiff City released a statement after the death, "Late on Tuesday night details reached us concerning a tragedy where a Wales and Cardiff City supporter died at the match between England and Wales. Out of respect for the family of the supporter, the sensitivity of the situation and until full details and circumstances are ascertained, no statements will be made until deemed fit by proper channels."

A Welsh player in the match, which England won 1-0, also posted a Twitter message.

Joe Ledley tweeted, "I can't believe a Welsh fan has been murdered tonight shocking. My thoughts go out to his family."

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