Man quizzed over keeper assault
A 21-year-old man is being questioned by police on suspicion of assault after Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a fan during a Championship game.
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Footballers shocked by fan's attack on goalkeeper
Premier League footballers reacted with shock after a Leeds fan struck Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during Friday night's Championship match at HIllsborough.
Oh dear. As if the game of football didn't have enough problems.
From @themichaelowen on Twitter:Can't believe what I've just seen in the Sheffield wed vs Leeds game!
From @fizzer18 on Twitter:Don't like to see that what so ever no time for that!!!!
From @kyle28walker on Twitter:Sheffield Wednesday goalie assaulted by Leeds fan
The Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has been shoved in the face by a Leeds United fan who ran onto the pitch at Hillsborough during their Championship matched.