Arsenal fan arrested for using laser pointer to interfere with opposing player's view

2023-05-04 14:31

Arsenal fan arrested for using laser pointer to interfere with opposing player's view


Chelsea's 22-year-old winger Mihajlo Mudrik was irradiated with a laser pointer in the eye by a rival fan in Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Chelsea yesterday . Arsenal announced after the game that the fan who caused the accident has been arrested.


The incident occurred when Mudrick took a free kick after coming off the bench in the second half. It is reported that Mudrick was ridiculed by Arsenal fans after he played because he was close to joining Arsenal in the winter window in January, but in the end he chose to switch from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea.


Before the final whistle, Mudrick was shown on the left side of the face including the eyes with a green laser pointer by the opponent fans on the broadcast screen. After the game, Mudrick posted a photo of being irradiated by the laser pointer on social media. Said "It's okay."


Arsenal fan arrested for using laser pointer to interfere with opposing player's view


After the performance of such bullying and hurting players was disclosed, Arsenal, as the home court, issued a statement stating that the club had assisted the police in arresting the Arsenal fan who used a laser pointer to illuminate the player.


Arsenal also severely condemned this kind of behavior that caused danger to the players, which is completely unacceptable and tolerated, and emphasized that Arsenal will fully support the police investigation, and the club will also take the strongest action.


The Football Association (TheFA) is also understood to be investigating the incident. The FA has been cracking down on disrespect, racial discrimination and other hateful acts in the Premier League. It is believed that the authorities will impose severe punishments such as a lifetime ban on the fan.