Cristiano Ronaldo cautioned by police after appearing to slap phone out of fan’s hand following Man Utd loss to Everton

Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by Merseyside Police after he appeared to slap a phone out of a fan’s hand following Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in April. Video footage of the incident emerged on social media, and showed the striker storming down the tunnel after the match before taking his frustration out on a young Everton fan's mobile phone. Ad A statement from Merseyside Police revealed a 37-year-old man “voluntarily” attended an interview under caution, and that the matter is now concluded.

Premier LeagueNeville urges Ronaldo to 'stand up now and speak' after cryptic post8 HOURS AGO «We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage,» the statement read. «The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday April 9. »The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution.

The matter has now concluded." Ronaldo reportedly apologised to the 14-year-old boy before he agreed to pay compensation, the Daily Mail said. Shortly after the altercation, the young fan’s mother claimed Ronaldo “assaulted” her son, by bruising his hand. She told the Liverpool ECHO: “We were right by the tunnel where they came walking past — my son was there videoing them all.