Joey Barton has been accused of assaulting Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel in the tunnel.
According to Sky Sports News, Barton was involved in a tunnel fracas after Fleetwood Town's 4-2 defeat to Barnsley.
BREAKING: Allegations have been made that Fleetwood manager Joey Barton has assaulted Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel after today's match.
- Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 13, 2019
It's claimed Barton and Stendel had to be separated by stewards and police in the tunnel.
Barnsley's Cauley Woodrow alleges Barton "physically assaulted" Stendel and left him with "blood pouring from his face." He posted a Tweet shortly after the incident before deleting the post.
"Cauley Woodrow alleges Joey Barton physically assaulted Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel and left him with blood pouring from his face"
@MarkClemmitt has more on this developing story :point_down: pic.twitter.com/BShNHHNzM0
- BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) April 13, 2019
Barnsley have since issued a statement.
Club statement.https://t.co/H3N36HYXk9 pic.twitter.com/kCl0B3T4LT
- Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) April 13, 2019
"The club can confirm there was an alleged incident in the tunnel area that took place following the conclusion of today's match, which South Yorkshire police are currently investigating.
"The club is assisting the police with its enquiries and, as a result, we are not in a position to make any further comment at this time."
Following the game, Barton was stopped from leaving the ground by local police.
Police stopped Joey Barton from leaving Oakwell as they investigate an alleged assault by the Fleetwood manager on Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel
- Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 13, 2019
Joey Barton stopped by old bill from leaving Oakwell pic.twitter.com/Kowh0OQeqp
- Eddie (@JACKEDD1E) April 13, 2019
The League One clash was pretty eventful on the pitch, too. Barnsley and Fleetwood played out a six-goal thriller with Fleetwood's Harry Souttar also sent off.
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