Norwich man named after Leeds United attack as police confirm no knife involved in incident

One man has been charged after an incident which left a Leeds United fan with a slashed chin and neck, while it’s been confirmed a knife was not used. Graham Riches will appear at Norwich Magistrates Court on June 7 after being charged with assault on an emergency worker, common assault and possession of Class A drugs.

A Whites fan in his 60s told Norfolk Police he was punched and struck by an object which left his chin and neck bleeding outside Carrow Road following Sunday’s Championship play-off semi-final. After being treated by paramedics, the supporter did not require any further medical treatment.

The police have now confirmed the teenager arrested on suspicion of assault grievous bodily harm and a public order offence has been released on bail. A third suspect was also being pursued, according to police, on Sunday evening.

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A Norfolk Police statement said: “One man has been charged and a second man has been bailed following an incident in Norwich yesterday afternoon. Two men were arrested after 2pm when a man aged in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City’s stadium in Carrow Road.

“An object, confirmed as not being a knife, is thought to have been thrown at the victim who suffered a cut to his chin. The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment.

“A man aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH and a public order offence and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has been released on bail to appear at Wymondham PIC on 13 July 2024.

“Graham Riches, 50, of Dyer Close, Horsford, Norwich, was arrested and charged for assault on an emergency worker, common assault and possession of Class A drugs. He has been bailed to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on June 7.”