Liverpool fan Sean Cox returns to his home in Ireland for the first time since suffering life-changing injuries in an unprovoked attack outside Anfield
- Sean Cox sufferd serious injuries in an unprovoked attack at Anfield in 2018
- He had travelled to watch the Champions League semi-final with his brother
- He was assaulted by Roma supporters and was left in a coma with brain injuries
- His family posted a message on facebook thanking people for their support
Liverpool fan Sean Cox has returned home for the first time since suffering life-changing injuries outside Anfield two years ago.
The Irishman had travelled to Merseyside with his brother for the Reds’ Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma in 2018.
But the father-of-three was subject to an unprovoked attack from away supporters which left him in a coma with serious brain injuries.
Liverpool fan Sean Cox has returned home to Dunboyne in Ireland for the first time since 2018
![Liverpool's players displayed a banner of support for the Irishman after winning the second leg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/21/18/26245578-0-image-a-5_1584816023415.jpg)
Liverpool’s players displayed a banner of support for the Irishman after winning the second leg
He has since undergone extensive rehabilitation at the Walton Centre in Liverpool before he was transferred to a Dublin hospital but now he has finally been able to return to his home in Dunboyne.
His family shared their good news in a facebook post on his fundraising page.
‘This is a day we as a family have been looking forward to for a long time,’ said Sean’s wife Martina.
‘While Sean still has a long road to travel, having him home with us is an incredibly important step as we come together as a family unit again.
‘I can’t thank enough those who have helped Sean along the way over the past two years. Without a doubt this support has made today possible.
‘In particular, I would like to thank the incredible staff in Marymount Care Centre in Lucan for the care and support they have provided to Sean over the past number of months.’
![Sean had travelled to watch Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/21/18/26245348-0-image-a-3_1584815373560.jpg)
Sean had travelled to watch Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma
![A legends match held at Ireland's Aviva Stadium raised €748,000 for his rehabilitation trust](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/21/18/26245408-0-image-a-4_1584815465291.jpg)
A legends match held at Ireland’s Aviva Stadium raised €748,000 for his rehabilitation trust
Italian Simone Mastrelli was sentenced to three and a half years in prison in February 2019 after pleading guilty to assault.
There have been several fundraising efforts for Sean since the attack and he was also a special guest at Liverpool’s home fixture against Manchester City in November where he met Jurgen Klopp and the players.
A legends match was staged at Ireland’s Aviva Stadium in April last year with €748,000 raised for the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust.
John Bishop staged ‘An Evening of Comedy’ at Dublin’s 3 Arena in January with Michael McIntyre, Dara O’Brien and Jason Byrne all taking part.
The fundraising event ended with all the acts taking to the stage for a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone.