Sergio Aguero assault accusation withdrawn

Bournemouth, Aug 28: A Bournemouth steward who claimed to have been assaulted by Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has withdrawn the allegation, the south-coast club have announced on Sunday (August 27).

A Cherries steward made a statement to Dorset Police about an alleged incident which followed Raheem Sterling’s goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time, which earned the visitors a 2-1 Premier League win at the Vitality Stadium.

Sterling then ran to celebrate in front of the away supporters, and several City fans went on to the pitch.

Aguero was then seen to be involved in an exchange with a steward.

Sterling, who had already been booked, was sent off after being shown a second yellow card for his celebration.

In a statement, Dorset Police said two male spectators from Manchester were arrested following the incident.

The statement added officers were "reviewing CCTV of the pitch encroachment as part of an ongoing investigation to establish whether any other offences may have been committed".

Police had earlier taken a statement from a steward but the Cherries later said it had been withdrawn and "no assault took place".

Aguero denied the allegation and City officials reviewed footage from a number of angles and said there was nothing to support the steward’s claim, which has now been withdrawn following a “misunderstanding”.

A statement from Bournemouth read: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of an alleged incident which occurred following Manchester City’s second goal at Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

“The club have been advised that due to a misunderstanding, an earlier statement alleging assault has been withdrawn and no assault took place.

“AFC Bournemouth recognises that stewards and police were carrying out their duties in preventing encroachment onto the pitch, with the safety of players and supporters in mind.

“The club will make no further comment on the matter.”