Footage posted on social media showed the aftermath of an incident involving Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Micah Richards at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday; The Metropolitan Police said a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault
Monday 4 September 2023 23:50, UK
The Metropolitan Police said a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted following Arsenal's match against Manchester United.
Social media footage showed the aftermath of the incident involving Keane and fellow pundit Micah Richards at Arsenal's game against Manchester United.
Both Keane and Richards have given statements to the Met Police.
The Met Police had said earlier in a statement: "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, September 3.
"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 Sky Sports spokesperson said: "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."
