Cristiano Ronaldo cautioned by police after smashing phone out of autistic boy's hand
17 August 2022, 15:48 | Updated: 18 August 2022, 06:38
Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by police after footage emerged of the Manchester United forward appearing to smash a phone out of an Everton fan's hand at a match.
The 37-year-old was interviewed by officers in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage following the incident at Goodison Park on April 9.
Merseyside Police launched an investigation after a clip was circulated online of Ronaldo appearing to knock the supporter's mobile phone on to the ground as he limped off towards the tunnel.
The force said in a statement on Wednesday: "We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by police after knocking a phone from a supporter's hand at Everton in April.
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"The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday April 9.
"The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded."
After the incident, Ronaldo issued a social media apology for his "outburst" and invited the supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford "as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship".
Manchester United FC and Ronaldo's representative have been contacted for comment.
