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FA to probe 'keeper attack, fan violence

POLICE said yesterday they have identified the hooligan who attacked former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland in a pitch invasion during a second-tier League Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United.

The man has been named on social media sites but has yet to be arrested, having returned to the Leeds supporters' end after knocking Kirkland to the ground using both hands amid chaotic scenes in Friday's game at Hillsborough.

The Football Association said an investigation has been launched into the incident and it is awaiting the referee's report into the crowd trouble, which also saw bottles being thrown on to the pitch and offensive chanting from both sets of fans.

"With the public's assistance we have clearly identified the offender, who is suspected of assaulting the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper," said detective inspector Mark Monteiro, South Yorkshire Police's senior investigating officer.

Kirkland, who won a cap for England in 2006, required medical treatment after being shoved in the face by one of many Leeds fans who stormed the field after their team equalized late in the second half in a 1-1 draw.

Police said there were five arrests before and after the game, while three people were ejected from the ground.

"The FA condemns the scenes at Hillsborough last night," the governing body said in a statement.




 

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