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Everton fan who struck Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes while holding his three-year-old son speaks out: 'I'm ashamed of what I've done'

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An Everton fan who hit an opposition player while holding his young child has admitted he is ashamed of himself.

The supporter was captured on camera getting involved in a pitch-side brawl between Everton and Lyon players during their Europa League clash on Thursday.

He struck Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes on the head, an action which he claims he now regrets and about which he has spoken to Merseyside Police.

Everton fan who hit a player while holding his  child has admitted he is ashamed of himself
Everton fan who hit a player while holding his child has admitted he is ashamed of himself
The supporter was seen getting involved in a brawl between Everton and Lyon players
The supporter was seen getting involved in a brawl between Everton and Lyon players
He struck Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes on the head, an action which he claims he now regrets
He struck Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes on the head, an action which he claims he now regrets

The fan, speaking to the Sunday People and staying anonymous, said: 'I was out of the police station inside half an hour with my solicitor, but I'm ashamed of what I've done.