Merseyside Police have announced they are to investigate the crowd trouble at last night's Europa League match between Everton and Lyon at Goodison Park.
An Everton fan, who was holding a child with one arm, appeared to try to strike a Lyon player during ugly scenes in front of the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End after Ashley Williams barged into Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes midway through the second half.
A statement from Merseyside Police read:
'Merseyside Police can confirm officers are investigating following a disturbance on the pitch during a football match between Everton and Lyon at Goodison Park last night, Thursday 19th October.