Police Investigate Alleged Assault at Emirates Stadium During Arsenal vs Manchester United Match
Police are currently investigating an alleged assault that occurred at the Emirates Stadium during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. Footage of the incident has been circulating on social media, showing Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane involved in an altercation with an individual.
Former United captain Keane was reportedly the alleged victim of the assault. Sky Sports have said that Richards was “acting to defuse a situation”.
Richards, 35, and Keane, 52, were both working on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League match.
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.”
The Metropolitan Police released a statement saying: “Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday 3 September. There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.”
An Arsenal statement added: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday. The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their enquiries.”
The incident has caused shockwaves throughout the football community, with many questioning how such an altercation could have occurred in the first place. It is unclear what exactly happened in the moments leading up to the altercation, but it is clear that both Richards and Keane were attempting to defuse the situation.
It is also unclear what repercussions, if any, either Richards or Keane may face as a result of this incident. However, it is likely that both men will be questioned by police as part of their investigation.
The incident has also highlighted the need for increased security at football matches. While it is unclear whether this incident could have been prevented, it is clear that more needs to be done to ensure that all football matches are safe and secure for everyone involved.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing and it remains to be seen what will come of it. In the meantime, both Richards and Keane have been praised for their attempts to defuse the situation and for their professionalism in handling the matter.
It is also important to note that this incident should not detract from what was an entertaining game of football between two of the Premier League’s biggest teams. Arsenal ran out 3-1 winners on the day, with goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette securing all three points for the Gunners.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and security at football matches, and it is hoped that this investigation will lead to increased measures being taken to ensure that all football matches are safe and secure for everyone involved.