During Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham, a 35-year-old man is accused of attacking Arsenal goalie Aaron Ramsdale. Following Tottenham’s 2-0 Premier League loss, Joseph Watts of Hackney, east London, was charged with “assault by beating, walking onto an area next to a playing field.
The Met Police have confirmed Watts will appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on February 17th with the charge. The incident occurred after the game ended, with reports of a fan entering the field of play and making physical contact with Ramsdale.
The incident has been condemned by both Arsenal and Tottenham and the Premier League, who have released a statement: The incident has sparked a debate on fan behavior in the Premier League. It is a stark reminder of how important it is for clubs and the police to ensure that the players and officials are always protected.
Ultimately, the incident is a reminder of the need for better security and crowd control measures at Premier League grounds. Although incidents like this are rare, it is important for the safety of everyone involved that the necessary measures are in place.