Hampshire police and Portsmouth FC investigate after Sunderland defender Luke O’Nien is reportedly hit by a fan during League One play-off semi-final at Fratton Park
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It is believed Luke O’Nien was struck by a Portsmouth supporter after tumbling beyond the hoardings of the North Stand lower tier in the second half of the League One play-off semi-final second leg.
The right-back said Hampshire police spoke to him after the game, but added he would not be pressing charges. No arrests have yet been made.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Portsmouth Football Club said: ‘Portsmouth Football Club are working with local police on an ongoing investigation.’
It was reported a fan was ejected from Fratton Park after the incident, which saw Sunderland players Lee Cattermole and Grant Leadbitter leap to Luke O’Nien’s defence.
The match ended in a goalless draw, but Portsmouth’s Championship promotion hopes were dashed after Sunderland won the tie on aggregate after a previous 1-0 win.
Anyone with information on the incident should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44190169464.