The alleged incident is said to have taken place in the tunnel at OakwellFleetwood Town manager Joey Barton says he "emphatically" denies allegations he assaulted Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel. Police are investigating an alleged tunnel altercation after Barnsley's 4-2 League One win at Oakwell on Saturday. A man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and racially aggravated assault. In a statement issued on Thursday, Barton said: "With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny the allegations made." The arrested man attended a police station on Wednesday and has been bailed until May.

Source: BBC April 18, 2019 09:35 UTC