Aston Villa 0 Tottenham Hotspur 2: Two arrested after assistant referee hit by smoke bomb The Football Association has launched an investigation after an assistant referee was struck by a firework at Villa Park. Police also confirmed two men were arrested after David Bryan, who was running the line in front of Spurs fans, was hit by a flare or smoke bomb thrown from the visiting supporters. The incident occurred amid the celebrations after Andros Townsend had opened the scoring in the 31st minute. The restart was delayed as the smoking missile was removed but Bryan was unharmed.