Cristiano Ronaldo Cautioned By Police After Footage Show Manchester United Star Slap Autistic Boy’s Phone Out Of His Hand
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.
Merseyside Police said in a statement: “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.
“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.”
A caution is not a criminal conviction, acting more as a formal warning which can be used as evidence of bad character if the person goes to court for another crime in the future.
Officers launched an investigation after a clip was circulated online of Ronaldo appearing to knock the young boy’s phone out of his hand as he limped off towards the tunnel.
Following the incident, the football star apologised for his “outburst” and invited the supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford “as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship”.
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