Phil Foden and family to be quizzed by police over Khan vs Brook backstage fight
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Phil Foden and his mum are set to be asked questions by police after footage showed them involved in a fight during the Amir Khan and Kell Brook boxing match.
The Manchester City midfielder was seen in the film being hurled abuse at by a gang of men, before his mother, Claire Foden, came out to fend them off.
The abuse escalated and subsequently, Claire received a blow to the face after appearing to push one of the men away.
Now both Phil, 21, and his mother are going to be quizzed by the authorities for their involvement at the Manchester Arena, according to The Sun.
Police said no complaints have been made yet but they are “conducting some further inquiries”.
Man City released a statement on Sunday. It read: “The club is aware of a video which has circulated on social media showing Phil Foden and his family being harassed and abused. We are shocked and appalled about the nature of the abuse and ensuing assault on one of Phil’s family members.
"We will continue to give Phil and his family all the support and assistance they need.”
In the footage, Foden can be seen being walked into a private area while backstage at the Khan v Brook fight, before his female counterpart turns around to confront a group of men standing outside the room.
The young woman turns to the collective and asks which one of them yelled the word "c***" at the footballer.
Foden's mother Claire then exits the room before shoving one of the men while telling the group to "f*** off".
A fight then ensues, with punches thrown as Foden's mother is punched by one of the men.
The City star, dressed in a white top and blue jacket, appears to briefly step into the corridor while the melee is taking place.
One of the men who stepped out of Foden's private area picks up a fire extinguisher and swings it at the opposite group as they retreat.
It is unclear when the ugly incident took place but Brook's ring walk song 'All of the Lights' by Kanye West can be heard over the speakers in footage captured.
The England international was at the highly-anticipated boxing event just hours after Manchester City were beaten 3-2 at home to Tottenham.
Foden played the entirety of the tie as his side lost out in the 95th minute.
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