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Manchester Storm star Eric Neilson punched a Fife Flyers fan after he allegedly had a drink thrown at him.

In the 32nd minute of tonight's Elite Ice Hockey League clash, Neilson became involved in an altercation with a supporter sitting in the home end of the Fife Ice Arena.

After the pair were split up, Neilson was sent to the penalty box for five minutes.

One fan claimed Neilson reacted angrily after someone in the crowd threw a drink at him.

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Gareth Dutton tweeted: "Now I see why Braehead fans hate it here - chucking a pint on a player and not expecting any retaliation."

Another fan added: "I have to say I'm embarrassed to be a Flyers fan as I stand behind the away team and saw the whole thing."

The official Fife Flyers account tweeted: "Manchester's Eric Neilson has thrown punches at a fan in the crowd."

Flyers went on to win the match 4-3.