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Best left bloodied in bar

Best: attacked down his local pub
Metro11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Football legend George Best was attacked in his favourite drinking haunt last night.

The former Manchester United star, 58, was enjoying a wine and lemonade in The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, when a man punched him in the face.

'George was talking on his mobile when this guy walked up and took a swing at him,' said a customer.

'It was a vicious punch in the face and drew blood. As he left George was very groggy and was having difficulty keeping his feet.'

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