Police have launched an investigation after a footballer was allegedly assaulted on the pitch at the end of his team's match in Nottingham last night.
Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United in their Championship play-off semi-final match via a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the City Ground, but as thousands of people spilled onto the pitch to celebrate, one fan appeared to charge into Billy Sharp, knocking him to the ground. Sharp's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, later reported that the player was "shook up and bleeding".
Nottinghamshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin said: “Enquiries are under way to identify the offender and we will be looking to make an arrest as soon as possible. We have seen the footage, as many others will have who watched the televised match, and we are appealing for anyone who knows who the offender is to please get in contact with us as soon as possible.
