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11

May 2021

Crime
Crime

Premier League striker Oli McBurnie bailed after Knaresborough fracas

Published: 11 May 2021, 17:30 BST

by Calvin Robinson

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Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on the High Street in Knaresborough on Saturday night in which a 21-year-old man was allegedly assaulted.

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Sheffield United striker, Oli McBurnie, 24, was arrested following the incident.

Premier League striker Oli McBurnie has been released on bail after an altercation with a man in Knaresborough on Saturday.

McBurnie was arrested last night after a viral video showed a confrontation between the 24-year-old Sheffield United striker and a 21-year-old man on High Street in Knaresborough, towards Bond End.

The incident happened at about 8.20pm.

McBurnie has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.



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North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault.

A statement this afternoon said:

“Detectives investigating this case would like anyone who saw the incident to get in touch.
"It is believed that two cars passed the incident, and there was also a woman pedestrian on the other side of the road who saw what happened.
“Officers are appealing to the driver of those cars and also to the woman to please get in touch.
In addition, anyone in the area at the time who might have dashcam footage, is asked to contact police.
“Dial 101, press 1 and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12210115038 when passing on information.”