A stadium employee at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home park has been suspended after an altercation with a fan during Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres.
A video of the incident posted to social media shows the employee having an animated argument with a fan and then throwing at least three punches.
‘We are aware of the unfortunate incident that occurred following the conclusion of (Sunday’s) game between a PNC Park game day employee and a guest,’ the Pirates said in a statement. ‘The employee’s behavior was entirely unacceptable, and he was immediately suspended. This incident is currently under further investigation.’
The most disturbing part of the video came after the two men were temporarily separated. The argument resumed and the fan appeared to spit on the stadium employee, who took off his belt and used it as a whip.
The Pirates said they are cooperating with a police investigation. No charges have yet been filed in the incident.
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