Dunboyne community to show support for Sean Cox and family with special mass

A mass will be said tomorrow evening (Monday) in Dunboyne Parish Church at 7pm to pray for Seán Cox's recovery and give an opportunity for the community to offer their support to Seán and his family.

Medics are expected to begin the process of trying to wake the 53 year-old who sustained severe head injuries after being brutally attacked by Roma fans on Tuesday night ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg.and is currently in an induced coma in the Walton Neurological Centre near Anfield stadium. Only then can they begin to assess the degree of injury he has received, how long term it is likely to be, and if surgery was a success.

Sean’s family released a statement through Merseyside Police on Friday.

“We want the world to know that Sean is the most amazing and wonderful husband, dad, friend, son, uncle, and brother and he has brought us all nothing but joy.

“He is a truly decent man who adores Liverpool FC and just came over from his home in Co Meath to watch his beloved team,” it said.

Mass will be said at Dunboyne Church on Monday evening

“We are completely devastated by what has happened to our lovely, caring Sean and all we want is for him to come home to his loving wife and three children.

“We hope Sean makes a full recovery from the injuries he sustained and that we will all be back together soon as a family in Ireland spending precious time together,” the statement concluded.

Fundraising efforts have seen over €70,000 raised to help cover Sean's medical bills

Liverpool FC paid touching tributes to Sean before their game against Stoke. A St Peter's GAA, Dunboyne jersey hung from a peg flanked by Liverpool shirts in the home dressing room as a gesture of solidarity and support with the Dublin native and his family. Jordan Henderson, the Liverpool captain, said the “only thing that matters to us now is that he recovers and can return home to be with his family and loved ones”. 

As a rousing rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' rang around the ground ahead of the Reds' early Saturday game against Stoke City, the electronic advertising hoardings flashed up the name of Sean Cox. 

Two Italian men have been charged in connection with the attack on Sean Cox outside Anfield 10 minutes before the kick-off of the Champions League semi final, first leg clash between Liverpool and AS Roma on Tuesday.

Filippo Lombardi (20) and Daniele Sciusco (29) were part of a group of 30 Roma fans that were looking to cause trouble. They are accused of using their belts and buckles as weapons with the wider group of fans using chains. The two men remain in custody and are refused bail.