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England: two City supporters arrested after the attack on Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen

2022-05-23T08:17:04.705Z


While Manchester City supporters took advantage of the invasion of the pitch to attack the Aston Villa goalkeeper, the police


Manchester police have announced the arrest of two Manchester City supporters, suspected of having taken advantage of the invasion of the field to beat Robin Olsen, the goalkeeper of Aston Villa on Sunday.

After the coronation of Manchester City, victorious (3-2) after being led 2-0 by Aston Villa, the lawn had been invaded.

As he returned to the locker room, Robin Olsen was jostled and then apparently received blows from Citizen supporters.

The Manchester club quickly apologized to the player.

"Manchester City would like to offer their sincere apologies to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen who was assaulted after the final whistle in today's game when supporters invaded the pitch," they wrote. the club in a press release.

A quick investigation led to arrests.

"Two football fans have been charged after Manchester City's match against Aston Villa at the Etihad, authorities announced on Twitter.

Investigations into the assault on a player on the pitch after the final whistle are ongoing with officers working with both clubs.

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#CHARGED I Two football fans have been charged following Manchester City's game with Aston Villa at the Etihad.

Inquiries into the reported assault of a player on the pitch after the final whistle are ongoing with officers working with both clubs.

#MCIAVL https://t.co/eTr56yDAU6 pic.twitter.com/UHlfR8j3no

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2022

Several incidents have occurred in recent days in England.

Billy Sharp, captain of Sheffield United, was attacked by a Nottingham Forest fan after the semi-final of the Premier League accession play-off.

The attacker was sentenced to six months in prison.

Patrick Vieira also defended himself against an Everton fan who filmed himself insulting him on the pitch.

An investigation had also been opened.

Source: leparis

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