Roy Keane breaks cover after fan allegedly attacked him ‘broke his own nose’
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Roy Keane has broken his cover for the first time after he was allegedly attacked by an Arsenal fan at the weekend.
Keane was pictured walking his dogs in Cheshire on Tuesday morning as the police investigation into the alleged incident continues.
The Manchester United legend was allegedly headbutted by a fan after he celebrated Alejandro Garnacho's goal – which was later ruled as offside by VAR – on Sunday (September 3).
The supporter who allegedly attacked Keane during the Gunners' win is believed to be a man who holds a £2,500-a-season hospitality season ticket.
READ MORE: Micah Richards breaks silence on Arsenal fan incident involving Roy Keane
Keane, who was with Micah Richards, had been making his way pitchside when the incident occurred. And according to The Sun, the individual launched a headbutt at the star, but he hit Keane in the shoulder – breaking his nose.
Witnesses at the scene have claimed there were splatters of blood left at the scene.
The individual is believed to have been left livid after Keane celebrated the disallowed goal. A source said: "Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them."
Richards was seen breaking up the pair after the confrontation – and he broke his silence on The Rest Is Football podcast.
Gary Lineker joked the ex-Manchester City man had an eventful weekend, and Richards responded: "Oh, my word. Gary, I'm not allowed to talk about it."
Lineker then added: "Because it's under police investigation?" Richards confirmed that, stating: "Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first."
The man has been arrested, with Arsenal aiding the Metropolitan Police by handing over his identity.
A police spokesman said: "Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday, 3 September."
Sky Sports said: "We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to diffuse a situation."
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