Charlton Chairman battered by cops in Madrid

[Ted Hughes]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foot ... 96169.html




Charlton chairman Michael Slater has lodged a formal complaint relating to the conduct of Spanish police after revealing he was knocked unconscious prior to last month's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Slater was caught up in an incident close to Madrid's Bernabeu stadium in which police wielding batons allegedly charged City supporters in an unprovoked attack prior to kick-off.

As well as being knocked out, Slater, a Manchester City fan, was left with minor head injuries and severe bruising.

He has now reported the incident to the head of security at the Football Association and expects the matter to go to UEFA.

Slater told Charlton's official website: "I can confirm that I was assaulted by at least one police officer in Spain without any provocation at all.

"I have been in contact with the FA, and I am expecting them to take the matter up formally with UEFA."

City lost 3-2 to Madrid in the Champions League clash on Tuesday, September 18.

[ronk]

When you baton charge an innocent crowd this sort of thing is bound to happen.

Good on him for taking it to a higher level.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Its a shame that this will only be investigated due to who he is...anyone else will be ignored.

[ashton287]

Chairman of Carlton vs real Madrid and their thugs.

Wonder who uefa will side with.....

[john68]

Its a shame that this will only be investigated due to who he is...anyone else will be ignored.

Correct Mate.
I reckon an apology will be offered at most. Other fans will get nowt.

[Ted Hughes]

Its a shame that this will only be investigated due to who he is...anyone else will be ignored.

Correct Mate.
I reckon an apology will be offered at most. Other fans will get nowt.

Dead right & dead wrong.