Sheffield United issue statement after man arrested over Oli McBurnie ‘fight’ video

The 24 second mobile phone clip, filmed in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, is reported to show Blades striker McBurnie in a brawl with 21-year-old insurance broker Elliott Wright.

A man is seen stamping on a mobile phone, which was dropped to the ground during the incident but continued to capture scenes and audio.

The clip has been seen more than half a million times on social media.

Sheffield United confirmed yesterday that the club was aware of the video and said today that the police were involved.

In a statement, the club said: “Officials at Sheffield United are aware that police are now involved following the emergence of a video circulating on social media over the weekend and as a club we will do all we can to assist enquiries, as well as continue our own investigation.”

McBurnie, a Scottish international, signed for Sheffield United from Swansea for £20 million when the Blades were promoted to the Premier League.

The £20,000 a week forward is currently out injured after suffering a stress fracture in United’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal last month.

North Yorkshire Police said: “A 24-year-old man from Knaresborough has been arrested in connection with an incident which involved another man being assaulted.

“The 21-year-old victim sustained facial injuries during the incident, which happened shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday, May 8 on High Street in Knaresborough.

“The 24-year-old arrested man remains in custody at this time.”

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