Police launch investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo incident at Everton

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after the final whistle at Goodison Park (Martin Rickett/PA)

Merseyside Police have launched an investigation following an incident in which Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to knock a mobile phone out of a supporter’s hand at Everton.

The force is appealing for witnesses after footage on social media emerged which appeared to show the Portuguese smashing a phone out of a Toffees fan’s hand and onto the ground as he limped off towards the tunnel following United’s 1-0 loss at Goodison Park.