Newcastle fan 'stable' after being stabbed in Milan
Newcastle play their first Champions League match in 20 years when they face AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday
A Newcastle fan is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Milan on Monday, Italian police have confirmed.
The fan was stabbed twice in the arm and once in the back, but is expected to leave hospital today [Tuesday].
Police say they were called to an incident in the popular nightlife area of Navigli at around midnight.
Newcastle face AC Milan in the Champions League at the San Siro on Tuesday evening.