Joey Barton tunnel attack police ARREST man over 'racially aggravated assault'
Barton was involved in an alleged clash with Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel in the tunnel at Oakwell on Saturday
Barton was involved in an alleged clash with Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel in the tunnel at Oakwell on Saturday
Police investigating Joey Barton's alleged 'tunnel attack' have arrested a man.
A South Yorkshire Police statement said: "Officers investigating an incident at Barnsley Football Club on Saturday 13 April 2019 have arrested a man on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offence and racially aggravated assault.
"The man attended at a police station and was arrested today, Wednesday 17 April. He remains in police custody for questioning.
"We would ask members of the media and the public to refrain from speculation in relation to this incident as it could potentially harm the investigation.
"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."