The Metropolitan Police are investigating an alleged assault on a Sky Sports pundit at the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-1, with no arrests yet to have been made.
Following Arsenal overcoming Manchester United 3-1 late-on at the Emirates on Sunday, an assault is alleged to have taken place involving Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Micah Richards, with reports now claiming that it was the former who was assaulted.
In a report by The Athletic, eyewitnesses claim that Keane was startled by the alleged assault, however he remained ‘ultra professional’ and didn’t react aggressively.
Footage quickly circulated on social media after the full-time whistle showing the aftermath of the incident, where Richards is seen ‘acting to diffuse’ the situation.
The Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that they are investigating the matter, and both Keane and Richards have given statements to officers.
Police are investigating after a football supporter allegedly attacked Roy Keane during yesterday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester United. Keane described by witnesses as startled but didn’t react aggressively and remained ultra professional. https://t.co/xJ7ZpYmseB
— Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) September 4, 2023
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In a statement of their own, the Met Police confirmed that an assault had been alleged to have taken place at the Emirates, and that an investigation is underway.
“Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal vs Manchester United match on Sunday, 3 September.
“There have been no arrests. Enquiries are ongoing. Any witnesses or those with information are asked to call 101 ref CAD 6961/3 Sept.”
A spokesperson for Sky Sports also spoke on the matter.
“We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to diffuse a situation.”
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