Tottenham Hotspurs Vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspurs have released a club statement on Friday, April 7, stating the in the aftermath of an incident that led to a fan's death, the club will be keeping its north-end closed in the honour of the deceased fan.
"Following an incident in which an individual has lost their life, we are doing everything to accommodate the ongoing Police investigation, which is of the utmost importance. This afternoon's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest will go-ahead as scheduled, however the whole of Northumberland Park Road and Vicarage Road, as well as the north end of Worcester Avenue, will remain closed throughout. We shall update supporters as and when we can, and ask for fans to be patient and allow extra travel time. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and all those affected," read the club statement.
As reported by Reuters, the fan was found dead with wounds all over his body, as it appeared that the man was stabbed quite a times.
"London's Metropolitan Police said a murder investigation had been launched after they were called early on Sunday to Northumberland Park where they found a man with stab injuries. Paramedics could not revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene," reported Reuters.
Spurs are scheduled to play Nottingham Forest on Sunday, April 7, and at the time of writing, the match at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium hasn't been postponed and the fixture is going on, with the home side leading the relegation-threated visitors 3-1, with 10 minutes plus added time yet to play.
If Spurs hold on to their lead, they will leapfrog Aston Villa for the last qualification spot for the UEFA Champions League next season, as they will go level on points with one less game being played in the Premier League (32 games for Aston Villa and 31 games for Spurs).