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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Callum Vurley

Sheffield United outraged as Billy Sharp left 'needing stitches' after fan headbutt

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom called for police action after Billy Sharp was shockingly headbutted by a fan who had ran onto the pitch on Tuesday night.

The unprovoked incident occurred after Nottingham Forest had beaten the Blades on penalties in the Championship play-off semi-final on a dramatic night of football. With emotions running high, the City Ground pitch was invaded after Brice Samba's penalty save saw the home side clinch victory.

But the celebrations turned sour when one supporter charged at full pace towards Sharp, who was standing at the sideline before being wiped out with no warning. The footage has since circulated on social media while Sheffield United are calling on police action.

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