Manchester City have issued a public apology after Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was hit by an object at the end of an enthralling Manchester derby.
Ferdinand was seen wiping blood from his face seconds after celebrating Robin van Persie’s injury-time winning goal in United’s 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The match ended in ugly scenes as a Manchester City fan ran on to the pitch in the England defender’s direction.
The supporter slipped and fell to the ground as he approached the player and was then obstructed by City keeper Joe Hart who pushed him away. The man was then led away from the pitch.
When Ferdinand left the field at the end of the match he was seen to have an object in his hand which he showed to referee Martin Atkinson before he threw it to the ground.
He later tweeted: “what a result,3points! Sweet! Whoever threw that coin,what a shot! Can’t believe it was a copper 2p….could have at least been a £1 coin!”
Manchester City have said they will assist police with their inquiries
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