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A man suspected of headbutting Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp after storming onto the pitch has been charged with assault and faces a life-long ban from his football club.
Robert Biggs, 30, of Derbyshire, will appear at Nottingham Magistrate's Court today after being held in custody overnight.
He is accused of being one of hundreds of fans to invade the pitch following Nottingham Forest's victory over Sheffield United on Tuesday night, which was one in a penalty shoot-out.
In a video, Sharp, who was left needing stitches, can be seen falling to the floor after being headbutted by a raging spectator following the Championship semi-final second leg play-off at the City Ground.
Biggs has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and going on to the playing area at a football match.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: 'I am pleased we have now charged a suspect in connection with this assault.
Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp was attacked by a pitch invader after their play-off semi-final defeat against Forest on Tuesday night
The English Football League (EFL) has condemned a small minority of 'lawless' supporters causing unrest in England. (Pictured: Rick Parry, chairman of the EFL)
'This is a result of hard work done throughout the night and today involving numerous police departments.
'We continue to work closely with both football clubs who are