Police investigate Jonny Hill’s alleged altercation with

Sharks lock was watching Saturday’s playoff defeat at BathPolice launch investigation after supporter’s report of assault

A police investigation has been launched following an incident that left a supporter with a cut above his eye in an alleged altercation with Jonny Hill after Bath’s Premiership playoff win over Sale at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.

The 28-year-old supporter reported the incident to Avon and Somerset police, who confirmed that an investigation is under way. Hill, who plays for Sale but is sidelined through injury, was watching the match from near the press box alongside the Sharks’ coaches.