Man quizzed over keeper assault

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From @Glos_Police on Twitter: (12:20 pm, Sun 21 Oct 2012)

We have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to the incident at the Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday on behalf of South Yorks Police.

From @Glos_Police on Twitter: (12:25 pm, Sun 21 Oct 2012)

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Sheffield Wednesday Chris Kirkland has told the Sun newspaper that "the thug who attacked me must be jailed for years."

The former England goalkeeper, 31, was hit in the face by a pitch intruder after Leeds had equalised in the 1-1 draw at Hillsborough.

He told the Sun: “It has to be years in jail, not months.

“People must be punished by the courts for this behaviour - and the football authorities must take firm action too.”

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The Football Association has released this statement about the violent scenes at the Leeds United vs. Sheffield Wednesday match at Hillsborough last night:

The FA condemns the scenes at Hillsborough last night. We have begun an immediate investigation and have been in contact with both clubs.

We would call for the authorities to identify and bring before the courts anyone who was involved in any form of criminal disorder.

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The Football Association has said it will investigate the attack on the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeping Chris Kirkland, ITV Granada reports.

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South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they have identified a man who is suspected to attacking the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper, and are trying to locate him.

With the public's assistance we have clearly identified the offender who ran onto the pitch during last night's game between Sheffield Wednesday FC and Leeds United FC and who is suspected of assaulting the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper.

We are dealing with the complaint made by the player and we are currently taking statements, collating evidence and making enquiries to locate and arrest the offender.

We are also using CCTV footage from around the ground to identify suspects who may have been responsible for other offences before, during or after the match.

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South Yorkshire Police say they have identified the man who ran onto the pitch and assaulted the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland last night.

In a statement, they said they had been able to do this with the public's assistance.

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South Yorkshire Police has vowed to work with Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United to find the person who assaulted goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during tonight's game between the clubs at Hillsborough.

Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin of South Yorkshire Police said, “During tonight’s match, Sheffield Wednesday versus Leeds United, at Hillsborough incidents occurred where is it believed seats and bottles were thrown inside the ground".

“We are also aware of an incident whereby the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper has been assaulted by an individual who ran onto the pitch," he continued.

The chief superintendent stressed that "such incidents are not acceptable and won't be tolerated".

He urged people who can help identify the attacker or anyone else involved in incidents of violence at the match to contact the police, quoting incident number 681 of 19 October, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Great atmosphere tonight fans were immense! Can I just say the guy that hit Chris Kirkland when he wasn't looking is a coward ! Ye I said it

From @jaybothroyd on Twitter: ( 9:46 pm, Fri 19 Oct 2012)

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