A football fan died following an assault before England's Euro 2012 qualifying match against Wales at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night, police have announced.

The 44-year-old victim suffered a heart attack at Wembley, in north London, before he was rushed to hospital with head injuries.

A London ambulance service spokesman said: "I can confirm that LAS got a call at 7.20pm to reports of an assault outside Wembley Stadium. Staff treated a 44-year-old man who had suffered a cardiac arrest. Extensive efforts were made to resuscitate the patient and he was taken to hospital."

Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident. A Metropolitan police spokesman said the victim and the suspects were Wales fans.