‘He’s shook up’ - Man arrested following on-field assault on Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp was charged at during a pitch invasion by Nottingham Forest fans, with the player calling the offender a «scumbag». Supporters flooded onto the field at the City Ground following their win on penalties in the Championship play-off semi-final, and footage shows a man clattering into the striker — appearing to lead with his head — while Sharp was standing on the touchline, watching on. Ad/> His manager, Paul Heckingbottom, gave the impression he avoided serious injury, but was shaken up and “angry”.

The Emirates FA CupJota sends Liverpool into semi-final showdown with Man City20/03/2022 AT 17:12 Forest have condemned the incident and apologised personally to Sharp — who played for the club on loan during the 2012/13 season — while also confirming the fan will be given a lifetime ban if found guilty of an offence. He missed the game through injury, but watched from the sidelines. «One mindless idiot ruined what was an unbelievable night of football,» Sharp said on Twitter.

«Congratulations to Nottingham Forest on their victory and good luck in the final. As an ex-Forest player I will not let one scumbag ruin my respect for the Forest fans.» A statement from chief inspector Paul Hennessy from Nottinghamshire Police said: «A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with this incident. He remains in custody and will be questioned by officers.