Gary Lineker has had his say on the pitch invader who attacked Nottingham Forest players.
A man has been arrested after a fan ran onto the pitch and threw punches as Forest players celebrated their third goal in their 4-1 FA Cup win over the Foxes.
After the match, Leicester apologised to Forest in a statement, saying they were “appalled” by the incident.
Meanwhile, Foxes fan and BBC host Lineker tweeted: “Whoever that so called fan was who ran on to the pitch throwing punches at @NFFC ’s players should be banned for life by @LCFC. An embarrassment and a disgrace.”
The Leicester statement read: “The club is appalled by such behaviour and offers its apologies to Nottingham Forest and its players whose safety was compromised.
“We applaud the swift action taken by City Ground stewards in apprehending the individual involved, who will be subject to a lifetime ban from all Leicester City fixtures at home and away.
“We will offer every support to the relevant authorities in pursuing further appropriate action.”
Chief Inspector Neil Williams, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have arrested a man in connection with an incident that took place today during the first half of the Nottingham Forest and Leicester City FA cup match.
“Investigations are in the very early stages and our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.”
