Police hunt suspect after Tottenham fan suffered broken skull and eye socket at hands of fellow Spurs supporters who mistakenly thought he followed Chelsea

  • Michael Voller, 23, suffered a broken cheekbone, eye socket and skull in April
  • Unprovoked attack occurred after Spurs vs Chelsea FA Cup semi at Wembley
  • Police believe Spurs fan Mr Voller was mistaken for a rival Chelsea supporter
  • Met has released image of man they want to question in relation to the attack 

By Alex Matthews For Mailonline

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Police are hunting football thugs after a Tottenham fan suffered a broken skull and eye socket when he was mistakenly assaulted for 'supporting Chelsea'.

Michael Voller, 23, was savagely attacked outside the Moore Spice Indian restaurant, moments after he left Wembley Stadium in north London, on April 22.

He had been watching Spurs play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi final when he was singled out and brutally punched in the face.

Police believe that he was beaten because fellow fans thought he supported their fierce rivals.

Michael Voller was left with a fractured skull and eye socket after he was savagely attacked outside Wembley Stadium
Police want to speak to this man in relation to the attack of football fan Michael Voller

Michael Voller (left) was savagely beaten after leaving Wembley Stadium and police have released an image of a man (right) they want to question in relation to the attack

Detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man wanted for questioning.

The suspect is a white man in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall. At the time of the attack he was wearing a black hooded top or jacket.

Mr Voller was admitted to hospital with serious facial injuries and continues to undergo a schedule of surgery and treatment

Mr Voller was admitted to hospital with serious facial injuries and continues to undergo a schedule of surgery and treatment

It is hoped that football fans at Wembley will now be able to help identify the man.  

Mr Voller, a former Tottenham groundsman, was admitted to hospital with serious facial injuries and continues to undergo a schedule of surgery and treatment.  

Detective Constable James Robb of Brent CID, the investigating officer said: 'This unprovoked and cowardly attack has resulted in injuries that could affect the rest of a young man's life.'

'There is no place for this kind of violence in football or anywhere else. We will not stop with our investigation until the culprit(s) are brought to justice. 

Someone knows who committed this unprovoked attack and I sincerely hope they do the right thing and help us place this violent individual before the courts. '

'All information that we receive is treated in the strictest confidence, but you can also remain completely anonymous by calling Crimestoppers.'

Michael Voller, 23, was savagely attacked outside the Moore Spice Indian restaurant, moments after he left Wembley Stadium in north London, on April 22

Michael Voller, 23, was savagely attacked outside the Moore Spice Indian restaurant, moments after he left Wembley Stadium in north London, on April 22

Anyone who has information that could assist police in identifying the suspect should call Brent CID on 0208 733 3737 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.+ 

A 21-year-old man arrested on May 9 on suspicion of assault was released with no further action.

 

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