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THE real reason Arsenal fan Scott Law allegedly headbutted Roy Keane is being investigated – after the reported attack left blood on the stadium floor.Law broke his nose clashing with Sky Sports pundit Keane, The Sun revealed yesterday.
Roy Keane was seen for the first time todayCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
Arsenal fan Scott Law broke his nose headbutting Keane
Law was bailed last night
Now it is alleged that Law was fuming after Keane cheered from the punditry studio when United briefly went ahead through Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute strike – before it was disallowed for offside.
Law, 42, was arrested and last night bailed – while Keane was seen today with his face showing no sign of any injuries.
Witnesses claim Law confronted Keane after Sunday’s Premier League match before launching a bungled headbutt which hit him in the shoulder.
The impact apparently broke Law’s nose, with hardman Keane unhurt but “a bit shaken”.
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Witnesses claimed blood was left splattered on the ground of the West Stand of the Gunners’ Emirates Stadium.
Pals of Law, a £2,500 hospitality season ticket holder, say Keane hurled abuse at fans below.
It is claimed Keane was then set upon as he made his way pitchside for analysis of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory.
Video shared on social media yesterday showed fellow Sky pundit Micah Richards separating Law from Keane.
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Keane was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the scene.
Arsenal officials are understood to have worked out his identity from electronic ticket purchases and handed cops his name and address.
Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of ABH.
He is understood to have been bailed after spending a few hours in custody.
A source alleged: “Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them.
“Scott went to the concourse, saw him and headbutted him but he only hit his shoulder and did more damage to himself.
“He broke his nose and Keane didn’t seem to be hurt at all, just a bit shaken up.”
‘SHAKEN’
Another fan who witnessed the incident said: “The fan seemingly tried to headbutt Roy Keane.
“Micah Richards stepped in and pushed the fan back against the door. I heard the altercation and I was shocked to see the individuals involved.”
Sources said former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane and ex-Man City defender Richards, 35, were left “shaken” by the incident but continued with their matchday duties.
The pair have struck up a firm friendship off the field since meeting through punditry and have appeared in several spin-off shows together.
Sky Sports will review security for its pundits and presenters for the rest of the season.
Keane, who clashed with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the tunnel at Arsenal’s old stadium at Highbury in 2005, was back home with his family yesterday in Hale, Cheshire.
He was pictured taking his two dogs for a walk but refused to comment, covering his face from the cameras with a jumper.
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Richards touched briefly on the incident yesterday while recording The Rest is Football podcast with Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
Lineker asked: “One of us had an interesting weekend, Micah, you were in the news?”
Richards responded: “Oh my word. Gary, I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
Lineker then clarified: “Because it’s under police investigation?”
Richards confirmed that stating: “Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first.”
Shearer said: “I think the common opinion is don’t f*** with Big Meeks (Richards)!”
Referring to the US law about the right to remain silent, Richards replied: “No comment. I plead the Fifth (Amendment)!”
Lineker wrapped up the discussion by clarifying: “It is not something we should trivialise because it is a serious matter and we will wait until the police investigation is done until we discuss that story further.”
Arsenal said yesterday: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
“The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their inquiries.”
Manchester United did not wish to comment. Sky Sports confirmed: “Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
The Met said: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday September 3, during which a man was assaulted.
“On Monday September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH).
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“The man has been taken into custody. Inquiries are ongoing.”
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ROY Keane has been seen for the first time since Arsenal fan Scott Law was arrested for allegedly headbutting the pundit in a shock video.The Sky Sports pundit was seen walking his dogs near his home – with no sign of any injuries on his face.
Roy Keane has shown his face for the first timeCredit: The Sun
The pundit appeared completely unhurtCredit: The Sun
Keane took his dogs for a walkCredit: The Sun
Arsenal helped police track Scott Law down after the dad allegedly headbutted Keane when the pundit “cheered on” Manchester United.
Club officials are understood to have worked out Law’s identity from electronic ticket purchases – before handing cops his name and address.
Gunners fan Law, 42, broke his nose clashing with Sky Sports pundit Keane, The Sun revealed yesterday.
Law appeared to headbutt Keane when the former Man Utd star, cheered a goal from his old team against the Gunners.
He was arrested and last night bailed.
Witnesses claim Scott Law confronted Keane after Sunday’s Premier League match before launching a bungled headbutt which hit him in the shoulder.
The impact apparently broke Law’s nose, with hardman Keane unhurt but “a bit shaken”.
Onlookers claimed blood was left splattered on the ground of the West Stand of the Gunners’ Emirates Stadium.
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It is alleged married dad-of-two Law was fuming after Red Devils legend Keane cheered from the punditry studio when his former side seemed to go ahead through Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute strike — although it was quickly disallowed for offside.
Pals of Law, a £2,500 hospitality season ticket holder, say Keane hurled abuse at fans below.
It is claimed Keane was then set upon as he made his way pitchside for analysis of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory.
Video shared on social media yesterday showed fellow Sky pundit Micah Richards separating Law from Keane.
Keane was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the scene.
Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of ABH.
He is understood to have been bailed after spending a few hours in custody.
A source told The Sun: “Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them.
“Scott went to the concourse, saw him and headbutted him but he only hit his shoulder and did more damage to himself.
“He broke his nose and Keane didn’t seem to be hurt at all, just a bit shaken up.”
‘SHAKEN’
Another fan who witnessed the incident said: “The fan seemingly tried to headbutt Roy Keane.
“Micah Richards stepped in and pushed the fan back against the door. I heard the altercation and I was shocked to see the individuals involved.”
Sources said former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane and ex-Man City defender Richards, 35, were left “shaken” by the incident but continued with their matchday duties.
The pair have struck up a firm friendship off the field since meeting through punditry and have appeared in several spin-off shows together.
Sky Sports will review security for its pundits and presenters for the rest of the season.
Keane, who clashed with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the tunnel at Arsenal’s old stadium at Highbury in 2005, was back home with his family yesterday in Hale, Cheshire.
He was pictured taking his two dogs for a walk but refused to comment, covering his face from the cameras with a jumper.
SEEING RED
Richards touched briefly on the incident yesterday while recording The Rest is Football podcast with Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
Lineker asked: “One of us had an interesting weekend, Micah, you were in the news?”
Richards responded: “Oh my word. Gary, I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
Lineker then clarified: “Because it’s under police investigation?”
Richards confirmed that stating: “Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first.”
Shearer said: “I think the common opinion is don’t f*** with Big Meeks (Richards)!”
Referring to the US law about the right to remain silent, Richards replied: “No comment. I plead the Fifth (Amendment)!”
Lineker wrapped up the discussion by clarifying: “It is not something we should trivialise because it is a serious matter and we will wait until the police investigation is done until we discuss that story further.”
Arsenal said yesterday: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
“The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their inquiries.”
Manchester United did not wish to comment. Sky Sports confirmed: “Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
The Met said: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday September 3, during which a man was assaulted.
“On Monday September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH).
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“The man has been taken into custody. Inquiries are ongoing.”
There was no answer at Law’s Essex home last night.
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A 42-YEAR-old man has been arrested after Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted during the Arsenal and Manchester United game.Footage emerged from inside the Emirates Stadium showing Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards pinning a fan against a wall during a altercation on Sunday.
Micah Richards was seen pinning a man against a wall with Keane nearbyCredit: Twitter
The pair were waiting for a lift in the West Stand when the alleged incident took placeCredit: Twitter
The Met Police said: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 3, during which a man was assaulted.
“On Monday, September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH).
“The man has been taken into police custody. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Keane and Richards were left shaken following the confrontation, Sun Sport understands.
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Sky is also understood to now be beefing up its security moving forward.
The two Sky Sports pundits had been waiting for a lift at the top of the West Stand during the closing minutes of the match when the altercation broke out.
Keane and Richards had been making their way from a studio down to the pitchside to give their post-match thoughts as part of Sky Sports’ coverage.
The pair then tried to race back to the studio after Alejandro Garnacho scored what he thought to be United’s winner, before the goal was ruled out by VAR for an offside.
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Keane is then alleged to have been confronted by the man, before Richards stepped in and appeared to grab the fan by the collar.
A witness told The Express that Richards was “acting like a bodyguard” for Keane, who was asking nearby staff to call police.
They were eventually escorted down to the pitch, where they continued their broadcast alongside ex-Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and presenter Dave Jones.
Keane and Richards seemed assured as they gave their thoughts on the game on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday coverage.
The former United skipper even joked with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice about how his late goal should have been deemed an own goal.
A spokesperson for Sky Sports said: “We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media.
“In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
Arsenal are cooperating with authorities with the investigation underway.
A club statement added: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
“The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully cooperating with their enquiries.”
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Arsenal ended up running out 3-1 winners thanks to injury time strikes from new-signing Rice and substitute Gabriel Jesus.
Marcus Rashford had earlier given United the lead, before Martin Odegaard cancelled out his strike less than a minute later.
Keane was left shaken following the incident, but joked with Declan Rice after the game about his goalCredit: Reuters
Richards and Keane did not reference the incident as they gave their thoughts on the gameCredit: Twitter More

FOOTAGE shows Roy Keane’s incredible reaction to allegedly being headbutted by a fan – with the pundit shrugging off the “attack” and joking on camera just minutes later.The Sky Sports pundit was seen chatting and laughing with Arsenal star Declan Rice as they went live for a post-match interview.
Roy Keane had a laugh with Declan RiceCredit: Sky Sports
Footage of the incident inside the staduium emerged last night, with Richards seen pinning a man against a wallCredit: Twitter
Consummate professional Keane looked relaxed as Rice talked about Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United – and even joked that Rice’s strike should have been ruled an own goal
But he was left “shaken” after he was allegedly headbutted by a fan, sources said.
Micah Richards was seen pinning a man against a wall during a confrontation inside the Emirates Stadium yesterday.
Both pundits were left shaken following the incident, Sun Sport understands.
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Sky is also understood to be beefing up its security moving forward.
The fan, meanwhile, fled the scene in a crowd with police and Arsenal now combing through CCTV footage to find him.
Keane and Richards had been waiting near a lift at the members-only Highbury Bar, at the top of the West Stand, when the incident took place.
They were making their way towards pitchside to give their post-match thoughts as part of Sky’s coverage as the Premier League clash reached its final stages.
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But the pundits began returning to the Sky studio to watch replays of Alejandro Garnacho’s late goal for United, only for his strike to be later ruled out for offside.
Richards is said to have been “acting to defuse a situation”, a Sky Sports spokesperson said.
The fan was prevented from inflicting any serious damage on the United legend.
The pair were eventually escorted down to the pitch, where they gave their thoughts post-match with ex-Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and presenter Dave Jones.
Arsenal are cooperating with authorities with the investigation underway.
A club spokesperson added: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
“The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully cooperating with their enquiries.”
A spokesperson for Sky Sports said: “We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media.
“In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
Keane and Richards played for fierce rivals on the pitch, but have former an unlikely bond since the ex-City defender joined the Sky Sports punditry team.
They regularly work on Sky’s Super Sunday programme and will likely be back on TV screens together after the international break on September 17.
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Arsenal ended up running out 3-1 winners thanks to injury time strikes from new-signing Declan Rice and substitute Gabriel Jesus.
Marcus Rashford had earlier given United the lead, before Martin Odegaard cancelled out his strike less than a minute later.
Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted by a fanCredit: Getty
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