Police arrest man after blade skipper Sharp attacks

kirkwilliamMay 18, 2022

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Soccer Soccer-Championship-Playoff Second Leg-Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United-City Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom-May 17, 2022 Overview of the stadium before the match. Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON / /Action image via reuters

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On Wednesday, Nottinghamshire police arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp was attacked on the pitch at the end of the second leg of the Championship Playoffs semi-finals at Nottingham Forest.

Forest supporters rushed to the pitch when the host won a 3-2 penalty with a penalty after the tie was locked to a total of 3-3. The camcorder showed a distinctive approach to the blade striker Sharp at the sideline and attacked him.

According to Blade manager Paul Heckingbottom, Sharp, who had a loan in the forest in 2012-13 but didn’t play in the city ground due to an injury, became bloody and needed stitching. It is said that it became.

“It’s an assault. I saw one of the players attacking. He was shivering, bleeding, and angry,” Heckingbottom added.

Inspector Paul Hennessy of Nottinghamshire police said in a statement that the suspect was further detained.

“Investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. We talked to the players involved, and we are working with both clubs that support us in our investigation.” Hennessy added.

Forrest said in a statement that they were “frightened” by the case and promised to ban those convicted for life. They also apologized to Sharp and his club.

Forrest will face Huddersfield Town in the May 29 playoff final to win a promotion to the Premier League.