FOOTAGE has been posted online appearing to show a Manchester United fan being attacked and verbally abused by Blackburn Rovers supporters at Ewood Park.
The travelling supporter was set upon after Ibrahimovic put United 2-1 ahead at 75 minutes in the FA Cup fifth round tie.
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The man is seen being verbally berated in the footage, shot by a Blackburn fan, before being dragged off by stewards.
He appears to be hit a number of times before police stepped in.
The footage has been handed to the police who have said they are investigating.
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— Corky Marlena (@CorkyMarlena) February 20, 2017
Around 23,000 people attended the fixture, including 7,500 Manchester United fans.
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