Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has pledged to help fund medical treatment for any fan involved in a knife attack on a train in Huntingdon after a season ticket holder suffered serious injuries protecting a young girl.
British Transport Police (BTP) said two people are still in critical condition, while nine others are being treated in hospital, following a bloody rampage on a high-speed train on Saturday night.
It is believed that one of those involved in the incident was a Forest season ticket holder, who suffered serious injuries in the process of protecting the young girl during the attack.
The exact nature of the injuries or the current condition of the man is unknown.
Marinakis said he would fund medical care for any Forest fan injured in the horrific incident.
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what has happened,” the Greek businessman said in a club statement.
“The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represent the best of humanity and the best of our club community.”
“We will ensure that every fan caught up in this incident receives all the financial support they need to enable them to access the best possible medical care while they recover.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”
Scores of Forest fans were returning to London on the train after watching their 2-2 draw with Manchester United – a result that ended a run of four consecutive league defeats.
The club added: “Nottingham Forest Football Club would like to express its deepest concern and sincere condolences to all those affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London yesterday evening.”
“Many of our London-based fans traveled home on that train after our match at the City Ground, and our thoughts are with everyone caught up in such a distressing incident.”
“The club is aware of the extraordinary bravery shown by many individuals which undoubtedly helped to prevent further damage.”
“The whole Nottingham Forest family is firmly behind them as they recover from the events of yesterday.”
Forest say any fans affected by the incident should contact the club’s head of fan engagement.