Man, 42, arrested on suspicion of assaulting Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane with 'headbutt' after Arsenal win against Manchester Untied

Peter McVitie
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault for an alleged headbutt on ex-Manchester United star Roy Keane after Sunday's match against Arsenal.

  • Keane allegedly headbutted
  • Fellow pundit Micah Richards intervened
  • Suspect arrested for alleged assault

WHAT HAPPENED? According to The Daily Mail, Metropolitan Police arrested a 42-year-old was arrested and that both Keane and fellow pundit Micah Richards gave statements about the assault.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The alleged assault is reported to have taken place after Arsenal's 3-1 win against United on Sunday while Keane was making his way through the stadium to begin his post-match analysis. A video circulated on social media showing ex-Manchester City and England star Richards confronting a man while Keane stood behind him after the incident.

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WHAT NEXT? The suspected assailant may soon be prosecuted for the incident.

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