Footballer sacked by club and arrested after brutally elbowing his opponent (video)

A footballer has been arrested and released by his club in Wales, UK, after a video emerged showing him allegedly elbowing an opponent in the face during a match, prompting a police investigation.

The footage, captured on Saturday, January 17 appears to show Trearddur Bay player, Tom Taylor targeting a Porthmadog defender before a penalty was taken, delivering a forceful elbow to the opponent’s jaw.

The clip has gone viral, with more than 10 million views online. Many viewers have called for Taylor to be banned — and some have even demanded he be arrested — following the Ardal North West League match in Wales.

North Wales Police confirmed the incident is under investigation and that Taylor has been arrested.