Bodyguards could be brought in by Sky for their pundits after Roy Keane was ‘headbutted’ by a fan during Arsenal’s win over Man United
Bodyguards could be called in by Sky for their experts after Roy Keane was ‘headbutted’ by a fan during Arsenal’s win over Man United
- Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted during Arsenal’s victory over Man United
- A social media video showed Micah Richards restraining a man
- Sky could bring in bodyguards to ensure ex-professionals and staff are kept safe
Sky will review security – and will consider bringing in bodyguards for their experts – after Roy Keane was headbutted in a catering room at Arsenal.
The broadcaster has launched an investigation into what happened and what measures they can take to ensure ex-professionals and their staff are kept safe in the future.
Met Police arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of assault on Monday after the 52-year-old former Manchester United captain was confronted by a man at the top of the West Stand as he waited for a lift to take him down. to the field on the field side.
The man allegedly headbutted Keane and hit the Irishman on the chest and chin just before Arsenal’s dramatic 3-1 win.
Footage posted to social media showed Keane’s Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards struggling with a man to restrain him. He had left before the guards arrived.
Footage shared on social media on Sunday evening showed Roy Keane’s Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards wrestling with a man
Met Police are investigating an alleged attack after the ex-United captain was reportedly headbutted
Earlier this summer, Mail Sport revealed that the broadcaster had brought in bodyguards to look after Australian experts covering the Ashes.
They were moved to action when an explosive row broke out following the controversial dismissal of England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in the second Test amid concerns that angry England supporters could cross the line.
No decisions have been made and Sky will use the international break to conduct their investigation and decide whether to step up security on grounds.
It will also look at the routes of pundits and commentators, while the broadcaster will interact with clubs and the Premier League itself. Fellow top channel TNT Sport also looks at its own safety. Both will continue with their pitch-side presentation and interviews.
Following the incident, Sky released a statement confirming police involvement, pointing out that ex-City and England defender Richards acted to “defuse” the situation, claiming she had “a small amount of blood on the floor”. had noticed on the route where the fan was’. was led out.”
The incident came shortly after Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho appeared to have won the game in the 88th minute.
Keane and Richards, who teamed up with former Arsenal player Theo Walcott, had raced back to the studio to see what had happened, with Garnacho’s goal eventually disallowed after a VAR check.
After the match, United manager Erik ten Hag was loudly jeered by the remaining Arsenal fans when he came to speak to Sky on the pitch.
A spokesman for the Met Police said: ‘Police are investigating an incident at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 3 September where a man was assaulted.
On Monday, September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH). The man has been taken into custody by the police.’
Sky could be hiring bodyguards for ex-pros and other staff after the alleged incident
