Six people have been injured following a stabbing incident in a Milan supermarket, including Arsenal defender Pablo Marí.
One of those injured is believed to have died. Three are reported to be in a serious condition and Mr Marí is not among them, although he was taken to a hospital in Milan.
Reports in Italy say the incident occurred at a Carrefour supermarket in Assago, near Milan, after a 46-year-old man stole a knife and began attacking customers. He was arrested by police and taken into custody.
Speaking after Arsenal’s 2-0 Europa League defeat against PSV Eindhoven, team manager Mikel Arteta said the club had been in contact with Mr Marí’s family.
“I know Edu [the technical director] has been in touch with his relatives,” he said. “He’s in hospital but seems to be okay. We’re having a briefing now, we’ll be in touch and hopefully he will be okay
An Arsenal statement subsequently read: “We have been in contact with Pablo’s agent who has told us he’s in hospital and is not seriously hurt. Our thoughts are with Pablo and the other victims of this dreadful incident.”
Mr Marí is on a season-long loan at Monza, who are 15th in Italy’s top flight league, Serie A. — Guardian