ORIGINAL STORY: An ugly incident at Bank of America Stadium on Thursday left one fan badly bloodied.
During the Carolina Panthers’ 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a young Panthers fan sucker-punched an older fan who was sitting behind him, apparently a result of the victim complaining about the attacker standing throughout the game.
The incident is pretty tough to watch. Video of the disturbing scene, along with some alleged background info, can be viewed below.
(Warning: Images in the video, as well as language used in the caption, are NSFW)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaLQ36zhws7/
As the Instagram user mentions, team allegiances apparently weren’t a factor.
The NFL reportedly has been in contact with Panthers security regarding the incident.
.@NFL says it’s in contact with #Panthers security regarding that punch shown by @CrossingBroad.” “We take all of these very seriously”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 13, 2017
No word yet on the identity of the victim.
UPDATE (2:45 p.m. ET): The Panthers released a statement Friday regarding the incident that took place Thursday night at Bank of America Stadium. The team has identified the fan who punched an older fan and is working with local police.
Panthers statement pic.twitter.com/lyNzX4zGgL
— Bill Voth (@BillVothNFL) October 13, 2017
