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Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey ‘being investigated by police after a supporter accused him of assault after 4-0 Everton win’


ASTON VILLA are looking into claims Leon Bailey had an altercation with a fan after the 4-0 win over Everton.

Bailey scored the third goal in a dominant Villa victory.

Leon Bailey is alleged to have pushed a fan to the floorCredit: Getty

After the final whistle, Bailey is understood to have been in corporate boxes at Villa Park.

And the Daily Mail claim Bailey was involved in an incident after a fan asked the player to pose for a photo with his son.

It is alleged that Bailey refused, and pushed the fan to the ground.

It is claimed there is CCTV footage of the interaction between Bailey and the fan, as well as several witnesses.

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Police were called by security working on site, and the fan in question is said to have given a statement at the scene.

The incident is now being looked into by Aston Villa.

West Midlands Police released a statement which reads: “We’re investigating after a man at Aston Villa Football Club was allegedly assaulted at just after 5pm on Sunday.

“Officers will be speaking to all those involved and we are liaising with officials at the club to establish the full circumstances.

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“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can get in contact via Live Chat on our website or on 101, quoting log 2940 of 20 August.”

Do you know the fan or did you see the incident? Please email kealan.hughes@the-sun.co.uk with any information.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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