Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Police investigating Joey Barton’s alleged “tunnel bust-up” have arrested a man on suspicion of a racially aggravated assault. It comes after a man reported to a police station today, was arrested and remains in custody while enquiries are ongoing. Barnsley’s German boss Daniel Stendel was left with facial injuries and needing emergency dental treatment after an incident at Oakwell on Saturday. A South Yorkshire Police statement said: "Officers investigating an incident at Barnsley Football Club on Saturday 13 April 2019 have arrested a man on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offence and racially aggravated assault. "The man attended at a police station and was arrested today, Wednesday 17 April. He remains in police custody for questioning. "We would ask members of the media and the public to refrain from speculation in relation to this incident as it could potentially harm the investigation. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.” (Image: Getty Images) The Football Association have yet to issue any charges as the matter is now being treated as a police investigation. Sky footage showed police trying to stop Barton from leaving Oakwell on Saturday while there have also been appeals for witnesses to come forward. The South Yorkshire Police statement comes after an appeal for fans who may have filmed an alleged confrontation between Fleetwood boss Barton and Barnsley counterpart Daniel Stendel to come forward. "Police investigating reports of an assault at Barnsley Football Club on Saturday 13 April are appealing for witnesses as enquiries continue. (Image: CHRIS NEILL/MAVERICK PHOTOGRAPHY) "The incident is believed to have taken place in the tunnel around 5pm, following the conclusion of Barnsley's match against Fleetwood Town, and left one man with facial injuries. "At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Were you at the game on Saturday with a view, or in the area, of the tunnel? Did you see what happened? "Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have caught the incident on camera or who may have any mobile phone footage immediately before or after the incident occurred. "If you think you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 326 of 13 April 2019." (Image: Keith Turner/REX) Barnsley announced on Tuesday that they had lodged formal complaints with both the English Football League and the Football Association over the alleged incident. Stendel did not appear at the club's pre-match press conference on Wednesday morning, but assistant Dale Tonge insisted he was in good spirits. Stendel is expected to take charge of Barnsley's game with Shrewsbury on Good Friday.<doc-sep>Barnsley have made a formal complaint to the English Football League and the Football Association regarding an alleged incident involving Joey Barton and their manager Daniel Stendel, the League One club have announced. Fleetwood boss Barton is said to have confronted his counterpart Stendel in the players’ tunnel after the teams’ game on Saturday, where the Reds ran out 4-2 winners at Oakwell. South Yorkshire Police are now investigating with the Barnsley statement confirming their cooperation. “Barnsley Football Club can confirm that it has lodged a formal complaint to both the English Football League and the Football Association,” said a club statement. “This is following an alleged incident at the conclusion of the match on Saturday 13th April, between Joey Barton and Daniel Stendel. 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PA Sport also contributed to this report<doc-sep>Joey Barton has “emphatically” denied allegations that he assaulted Daniel Stendel. The Barnsley manager was seen with blood pouring from his face after his side’s victory against Fleetwood Town after an alleged altercation in the tunnel at Oakwell following the 4-2 defeat on Saturday. South Yorkshire Police have bailed a man who was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated offences after the incident, which left the German manager requiring emergency dental treatment. Speaking for the first time Barton wrote on Twitter: “With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny all the allegations made. Given this matter has not been formally closed, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.” Cauley Woodrow, the Barnsley forward, tweeted after the match that Stendel had “blood pouring from his face” after he was “physically assaulted”. The 24-year-old has since deleted the tweet.<doc-sep>
Fleetwood manager Joey Barton has denied allegations he assaulted Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel. South Yorkshire Police were investigating an incident during Saturday's League One clash, which Barnsley won 4-2. It was confirmed on Wednesday that a man had been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated offences. Barnsley’s German boss Daniel Stendel was left with facial injuries and needing emergency dental treatment after an incident at Oakwell on Saturday. "With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny all the allegations made," Barton tweeted. "Given this matter has not been formally closed, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment." (Image: Keith Turner/REX) A South Yorkshire Police statement read: "A man arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offence and racially aggravated assault, in connection to an incident at Barnsley Football Club on Saturday 13 April, has been bailed until next month." "Officers investigating the incident would be keen to speak to anyone who may have caught the incident on camera or who may have mobile phone footage immediately before or after the incident occurred." Barnsley announced on Tuesday that they had lodged formal complaints with both the English Football League and the Football Association over the alleged incident after the match. Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing and asked people to refrain from speculation that could potentially harm their investigation. Sky footage showed police trying to stop Barton from leaving Oakwell on Saturday while there have also been appeals for witnesses to come forward. (Image: CHRIS NEILL/MAVERICK PHOTOGRAPHY) Fleetwood host Peterborough on Good Friday before the trip to face Blackpool on Monday. Barton took over at the League One club before the start of the season and a strong start had them in the play-off picture. But a largely inconsistent campaign from there has seen them drift into midtable. Stendel is expected to take charge of Barnsley's home clash with Shrewsbury.