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Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub

A man has died after a fight between a number of football fans outside a pub.

Blackpool FC aid it was "deeply shocked and saddened" to learn that fan Tony Johnson had "tragically lost his life".

The 55-year-old had been found with a serious head injury outside The Manchester bar on the Promenade in Blackpool at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said.

Supporters had clashed following the Blackpool v Burnley match, the force said.

Police officers had administered CPR before Mr Johnson was taken to hospital.

The club said it would be offering an open book of condolence from 16:00 GMT in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects.