Shocking footage shows a Tottenham fan climbing down the stands to kick Arsenal’s goalkeeper after the north London derby match.
The incident came after the final whistle as Tottenham lost 2-0 to Arsenal yesterday (January 15).
The video, which has been viewed 400,000 times on Twitter, shows goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale collecting his water bottle from behind the goal, following an altercation with Spurs’, Richarlison.
from a camera that is clearer and different sides Richarlison & Fans vs Aaron Ramsdale#TOTARS #NorthLondonDerby pic.twitter.com/ieDwboFiu0
— TheBOMBOMs (@TheBOMBOMs) January 16, 2023
As Ramsdale bends down to pick up his bottle, the supporter goes over another fan before kicking the Arsenal star.
With most of the stewards attempting to separate the players from the crowd, the fan was able to climb back into the stand.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ramsdale said: "The Spurs fans gave me some throughout the game. I was giving some back.
"The people I did give it to greeted it in sportsmanlike terms, but one fan tried to give me a little punch on the back.
“It's a shame as it's just a game of football at the end of the day."
Following the match and the attack of the goalkeeper, Tottenham released a statement saying they were "appalled".
The statement said: "We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.
"The club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."
The full statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “Following the Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal match on Sunday, 15 January, police received a report of an assault on an Arsenal player after the end of the match.
“Enquiries are ongoing. There has been no arrest.”
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