Police arrest fan after alleged attack on Billy Sharp at Forest playoff win

Police arrest fan after alleged attack on Billy Sharp at Forest playoff win

18-May-2022 07:48:33 | The Guardian

  • Sheffield United striker attacked during pitch invasion
  • Nottinghamshire police detain 31-year-old man

Nottinghamshire police have arrested a man after Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp appeared to be head-butted by a fan at the end of the Championship playoff semi-final.

Video emerged online of the celebrations following Nottingham Forest’s 3-2 penalty shootout win apparently showing a fan running at Sharp, who was on loan at Forest during the 2012-13 season, during the pitch invasion and knocking him to the ground.

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