Declan Rice condemns player attack

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has joined the list of players to condemn the unprovoked attack on Aston Villa player Jack Grealish by a Birmingham fan

Rice took to Social media to say  “Absolutely disgraceful what just happened to Jack Grealish‘

Grealish was attacked by a spectator who ran on to the pitch in the Championship match at rivals Birmingham City on Sunday.

It happened in the 10th minute when a man wearing a cap came on to the pitch from the home section before swinging his arm towards Grealish’s face.

The man, who was wearing a Birmingham City jacket, blew kisses towards the crowd as he was led away by stewards.

West Midlands Police said a man has been arrested following the incident. A 27-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of encroachment onto the pitch and assault, the force said. “An attack on a player is completely unacceptable and outrageous,” said match commander, Supt Nick Rowe.

“The vast majority of people were well behaved but unfortunately the occasion has been marred by this.”