Police have confirmed a man will appear in court after kicking Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the North London derby
Joseph Watts, 35, of Hackney is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 February. The incident involving Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale came at the end of the derby as Arsenal beat Spurs to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
"A man has been charged with assaulting an Arsenal player after a match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 15 January," the Met Police statement read. "Joseph Watts, 35 (23.06.87) of Hackney was charged on Tuesday, 17 January with assault by beating, going onto an area adjacent to playing area and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, both contrary to the Football (Offences) Act 1991.
