PHIL Foden’s mum was punched in a bloody “Wild West” brawl which rumbled on for minutes after video of it ended, a witness said last night.
Shocking footage revealed by The Sun – and now being probed by cops – showed how Claire Foden was attacked after a group of men called her son a “c***” backstage following the Amir Khan fight.
The England and Man City ace, 21, can be seen trying to fend off the yobs – while another man is seen using a fire extinguisher as a weapon.
A witness described the scenes as “complete mayhem” and revealed the fight was actually worse than it seemed. The footage has been widely shared on social media.
He told The Sun: “It was carnage. It was out of control. I’ve never seen anything like it before in my life.
“I was in the next box and heard all the shouting and screaming so we went out to see what was happening.
“It was crazy. Everyone was saying Phil Foden was there.
“I saw a punch thrown. There was more violence than just what was caught on film.
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“Another man got punched after the footage came to an end. He was bleeding.
“It was all kicking off. It lasted a few more minutes.
“Security were called at one point and a lot of people ended up getting kicked out. It was unreal.
“It was like a scene from the Wild West.”
The clip, which was filmed in a corridor of Manchester’s AO Arena, begins with Foden appearing to be goaded following City’s 3-2 defeat to Spurs earlier in the day.
Reacting to the thugs, the footballer’s girlfriend Rebecca Cooke turns and shouts: “Who you calling a c***?”
The couple then walk into a private room at the arena following Khan’s bloody defeat by Kell Brook.
Foden’s mum Claire is then seen walking out and asks the group: “Right, who’s calling him?”
One of the men replies: “No one.”
Claire says: “Right, then f*** off.”
She appears to push out at a man in a black jacket, forcing him back several steps, before the attacker steps in and takes a swing at her.
It’s not clear if the blow connects, but the 41-year-old reels back and a man in a black baseball hat steps in and punches out in her defence.
Rebecca can be heard screaming: “Claire.”
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A brawl breaks out, with around seven people scrapping in the corridor.
The man in the baseball cap grabs a fire extinguisher from the wall, lunging towards the blond man.
It appears as if he tries to smash him over the back of the head as he walks away.
The brawler in the hat then lunges out with the appliance twice more before the clip abruptly ends.
England ace Foden, who wears a blue hoodie and jeans, is seen briefly as he tries to defend his mum.
He plays no further role in the fight and doesn’t throw a punch.
Rebecca also stands away from the fighting.
Police probe
Greater Manchester Police said: “GMP are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a disturbance at the AO arena last night.
“We are conducting some further enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Man City bosses released a statement telling of their “shock” – and say they’ll back Foden and his family.
“The club is aware of a video which has circulated on social media showing Phil Foden and his family being harassed and abused,” officials said.
“We are shocked and appalled about the nature of the abuse and ensuing assault on one of Phil’s family members.
“We will continue to give Phil and his family all the support and assistance they need.”
The Sun has approached Foden and his representatives for comment.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
