Assou-Ekotto faces police probe

TOTTENHAM full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is facing an investigation into his clash with a fan after the defeat by Wolves, police have confirmed.

Assou-Ekotto confronted the supporter next to the tunnel at White Hart Lane moments after the final whistle and had to be pulled away by Spurs assistant manager Joe Jordan, who then led the 25-year-old Cameroon international down the tunnel.

A police spokesperson said: “The police are investigating an allegation of assault following yesterday’s Spurs v Wolves Premier League match at White Hart Lane.