Cambridge United fan dies five years after brutal Southend attack
Tragic death linked to 2015 football brawl
Mr Dobbin, a devoted Cambridge United supporter, sadly passed away in October 2020, aged just 48 — five years after a vicious assault.
Investigation reveals shocking connection
Last year, detectives uncovered a link between the 2015 attack and his death, shedding new light on the tragic case.
Violent assault outside Southend match
On 21 March 2015, Mr Dobbin was heading home from a Southend United vs Cambridge United match when he was set upon in Station Approach, Southend.
Five men arrested in south Essex
Police swooped this morning, detaining five suspects aged between 27 and 45 at various spots across south Essex in connection with the attack.
