Authorities to investigate Arsenal incident

Soccer: The Football Association are to investigate the throwing of an object — believed to be a camera — on to the pitch during…

Soccer:The Football Association are to investigate the throwing of an object — believed to be a camera — on to the pitch during yesterday's Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

There was a brief stoppage in play midway through the first half when referee Andre Marriner removed the item, which came from a section of the home crowd, and appeared to be thrown towards Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

The referee has mentioned the incident in his match report back to FA officials, who will now contact Arsenal for further information.

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