Man Arrested After Altercation With Sky Sports Pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane at Arsenal vs Manchester United Match
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an alleged incident during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. This follows the circulation of footage on social media showing Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane involved in an altercation with an individual.
Ex-United captain Keane was reportedly the alleged victim of the assault, while Sky Sports say Richards was “acting to defuse a situation”.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 3 September, during which a man was assaulted. On Monday, 4 September, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH). The man has been taken into police custody. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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 defuse a situation.”
Ex-Manchester City and England defender Richards, 35, and former Republic of Ireland international Keane, 52, were working on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium when the altercation occurred.
## What Happened During the Altercation?
The altercation between the 42-year old man and Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane occurred during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium in London, England. Footage of the altercation was circulated on social media, which showed Richards and Keane involved in an altercation with an individual.
Ex-United captain Keane was reportedly the alleged victim of the assault, while Sky Sports say Richards was “acting to defuse a situation”. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that a 42-year old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH). The man has been taken into police custody and enquiries are ongoing.
## Who Are Micah Richards and Roy Keane?
Micah Richards is a former English professional footballer who played as a defender for Manchester City and England from 2005 to 2016. He is currently working as a pundit for Sky Sports and is known for his passionate and opinionated analysis of football matches and teams.
Roy Keane is an Irish football manager and former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Manchester United from 1993 to 2005 and for the Republic of Ireland national team from 1991 to 2005. He is currently working as a pundit for Sky Sports and is known for his blunt and honest analysis of football matches and teams.
## What Did Sky Sports Say About the Incident?
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 defuse a situation.”
## Conclusion
The altercation between a 42 year old man and Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane at Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday has resulted in the arrest of the man on suspicion of assault (ABH). The Metropolitan Police have taken him into custody and enquiries are ongoing. Sky Sports have said that Richards was “acting to defuse a situation”. Both Richards and Keane are well known for their passionate and opinionated analysis of football matches and teams on Sky Sports’ coverage of Premier League games.