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Idiotic cricket fan ARRESTED after clattering into Bairstow after breaching security for THIRD time during India series
JONNY BAIRSTOW was the victim of an alleged assault after a spectator ran onto the field and collided with him.
The incredible incident came when Bairstow was batting with Ollie Pope in England’s first innings of the Fourth Test at the Oval.
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The man hurdled the perimeter advertising and dashed to the middle where he ran into Bairstow and attempted to bowl a ball he had with him before being led away by stewards.
A Met Police statement said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at the Oval Cricket Ground on Friday, 3 September.
"He remains in custody at a south London police station.”
England team sources confirmed the alleged assault was on Bairstow.
After the incident, more stewards appeared around the steps and seating area below England’s dressing-room.
It is bound to lead to a review of security for the remainder of this match and next week’s Fifth Test at Old Trafford.
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It is the third time in the series the same man has breached security and interrupted the game.
His real name is believed to be Daniel Jarvis and he describes himself as “comedian, film maker and prank star” on twitter.
He had ‘Jarvo 69’ on the back of his shirt but nobody was finding the joke funny this time.
During the Second Test at Lord’s, Jarvis came onto the field with the India fielders.
At Headingley, he walked out to bat with pads, gloves and helmet when England lost a wicket.
After he dropped a glove on that occasion, Bairstow angrily kicked it all the way to the boundary.
An ECB spokesperson said: “Any pitch invasion is completely unacceptable.
"The ECB and our host venues do not tolerate any such behaviour which risks the safety of players, officials and staff.
“The ECB works closely with all our venues to share information and enhance their security operation.”
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