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Sam Russell & Kathleen Speirs

Football fan dies five years after being battered by hooligan gang

A football fan left with brain injuries and unable to walk or talk after being attacked has died.

Simon Dobbin was set upon by a gang of thugs on the way back from watching his team, Cambridge United take on Southend United match in March 2015.

Simon suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the vicious assault.

He was also left unable to walk or talk.

Simon Dobbin was attacked while walking to a station after a football match (PA)

Thirteen men were convicted in 2017 for the attack.

From that group, 12 were jailed for a total of 42 years between them.

Mr Dobbin, 48, tragically passed away at his hom in Mildenhall, Suffolk on Wednesday.

Cambridge United said in a statement published on its website: "It is with a heavy heart that Cambridge United can confirm we have received the devastating news that Simon Dobbin sadly passed away at home this morning.

"The thoughts and deepest sympathies of everybody at Cambridge United Football Club are with Simon's wife Nicole, daughter Emily, and his closest family and friends.

"We encourage all supporters to leave their messages of condolence and show how much Simon truly meant to the Cambridge United family, via the club's social media channels.

"Sweet dreams Simon. Forever a U."

Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings of Essex Police said: "Our thoughts go to Simon's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"We will review the initial investigation to establish whether we need to take any further action."

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