Aston Villa semi-final arrest after 'violence during seating row'
Police are investigating an assault after violence broke out at Wembley stadium during the semi-cup final between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
A man aged 66 has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a football fan was reportedly 'headbutted in the face' at Saturday's game, May 26.
He has since been bailed, with force enquiries ongoing into the circumstances.
The Metropolitan Police said the assault reportedly happened during a confrontation shortly before kick-off at 5pm.
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Avid Villa fan Colin Abbott claimed to have witnessed the incident after tensions flared over seating arrangements in the stands.
He told BirminghamLive the victim was headbutted in the nose as he made comments to another fan about his blocked view of the pitch.
The Met Police said the victim, aged 46, sustained minor injuries during the incident.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: 'Police are investigating an assault, which reportedly took place during the FA Cup Semi Final at Wembley Stadium, Brent on Saturday, 26 April.
'At around 17:00hrs, officers were made aware of a confrontation in which one man allegedly assaulted another.
'A 46-year-old man received minor injuries.
'A 66-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
"He has been bailed as enquiries into the circumstances continue.'
BirminghamLive has contacted Wembley stadium and Aston Villa for comments.
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