An Arsenal fan has been arrested for shining a laser in the face of Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk during Tuesday’s London derby at Emirates Stadium.
Mudryk was introduced as a second half substitute during Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat, playing for the final 19 minutes as the Blues were beaten for a sixth successive game in all competitions.
Television pictures showed he was constantly being targeted by a green laser pen while he was on the pitch, with the player later taking to social media to say that he was “okay”.
And Arsenal have now released a statement following the incident, confirming a supporter was arrested after the game and labelling the incident as “dangerous and totally unacceptable”.
“An arrest has been made following the use of a laser during last night’s match,” the club statement read.
“This behaviour is dangerous and totally unacceptable. We will fully support the police with their enquiries and take action as appropriate.”
