Oli McBurnie has been arrested after an altercation he was involved in went viral through Social Media.
The Sheffield United striker is currently recovering from a foot injury but after the weekend incident is now helping Police with their enquiries after the incident was reported to the Police.
The Sun reports:
SHEFFIELD UNITED star Oli McBurnie has been arrested after a video of him allegedly punching a man in a street bust-up went viral. The £20million Scotland ace, 24, appeared to march up to the man as he videos him on his phone.
The striker was held by officers from North Yorkshire Police after insurance broker Elliott Wright, 21, reported the incident. The Leeds United fan had been with friends on Saturday evening when he spotted McBurnie arguing with a girl in the street.
Sheffield United paid Swansea £20m for McBurnie in the summer of 2019- a move that left many fans shaking their head in amazement.
In the two seasons since his transfer McBurnie has scored seven goals in the EPL from 59 appearances.
Looks a straight red for Oli McBurniepic.twitter.com/dBpL737Ywb
— McBookie (@McBookie) May 9, 2021