Man arrested over goalkeeper attack

Oct 21 2012

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a fan during a Championship game.

The incident was one of a number of ugly scenes at Hillsborough during the 1-1 draw with Leeds United which was televised on Friday night.

Gloucestershire Police said the man was arrested in Cheltenham.

A spokesman said: "The investigation is being led by South Yorkshire Police. The man currently remains in police custody."

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