Man United fan, 38, arrested after he ‘assaulted’ police officer in the stands during win over Brentford, knocking his hat off

• A Manchester United supporter was arrested at Old Trafford on Saturday
• The 38-year-old was held on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker
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By Mike Keegan and Liam Morgan

A Manchester United fan has been arrested after a police officer had his hat knocked off in the Stretford End.

The 38-year-old, who was ejected from Old Trafford, was held on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford.

He has since been bailed and may well face a football banning order if found guilty.

Footage widely shared online shows a man in a white United away shirt, who appears to be arguing with two police officers. He then looks to take a swipe at one, which knocks his hat off. 

The man manages to break free from the officers but is subsequently grappled to the floor by stewards and marched out. 

A Manchester United fan has been arrested after a police officer had his hat knocked off in the Stretford End on Saturday

The 38-year-old (circled wearing beanie hat and white top), who was ejected from Old Trafford, was held on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford

A hat was then gleefully thrown around the stand by various supporters before it was retrieved.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: ‘During the Manchester United Premier League match against Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday, a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker. 

‘He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.’

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Man United fan, 38, arrested after he ‘assaulted’ police officer in the stands during win over Brentford, knocking his hat off

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