Police arrest teen football fan at Walsall cup match over steward assault allegations

West Midlands Police said the single incident involved a teenager away fan who was taken into custody.

There was no other trouble reported at the match.

A police spokesman said: "We arrested a 17-year-old Leicester City fan on suspicion of assaulting a match day steward and pitch encroachment during Walsall’s home match at Bescot Stadium last night .

"He remains in custody while we continue with our inquiries. There were no further issues on the night," the force said.

The Saddlers held the Premier League outfit to a goalless draw in normal time, but succumbed to a 0-3 loss in a penalty shoot out.