Tragic Twist: Fan Dies Five Years After Brutal Attack
Mr Dobbin’s Death Linked to 2015 Assault
Mr Dobbin passed away in October 2020 at just 48 years old — five years after a savage attack.
An inquest last year confirmed the assault played a role in his death.
Attack Happened After Football Match
On 21 March 2015, Mr Dobbin, a Cambridge United fan from Mildenhall, was heading home from a Southend United vs Cambridge United clash. He was brutally assaulted in Station Approach, Southend.
Five Arrested Over Attack
This morning, police swooped on five men aged between 27 and 45 across south Essex. All were arrested in connection with the shocking attack on Mr Dobbin.
