Everton star claims club's fans 'ATTACKED' his friends in Arsenal away end: Shocking footage posted by Thierno Barry shows violent clashes between supporters as police launch investigation

Police are investigating an incident at the Emirates Stadium after Everton forward Thierno Barry claimed his friends were 'attacked' during Arsenal's clash with the Toffees.

Barry was named as a substitute against the Premier League leaders, coming on in the second half in place of Beto.

But after the game, the forward took to Instagram to allege his friends had been targeted, writing: 'This kind of behaviour is not acceptable in a stadium. I bring my friends to enjoy a game, and it gets ruined by a few silly people.

'Football should be a place where everyone feels safe and respected. This type of attitude has no place in the game and is simply not tolerated in football.

'My friends and the people who were attacked had to be escorted by the Arsenal club's security staff as well as the police because of fears of retaliation from our supporters.'

The post accompanied a video of fans fighting inside the Emirates Stadium.