Police to investigate video clip that appears to show York player punching fan on pitch

• Greater Manchester Police to look into ‘possible assault’

• York earned EFL promotion with draw in chaotic finale

Police will investigate a video which seems to show a York City player punching a fan after the Minstermen clinched promotion back to the Football League on Saturday.

An extraordinary conclusion unfolded at Rochdale, where York claimed a 1-1 draw thanks to Josh Stones’ goal in the 13th minute of stoppage-time. The point was enough to secure top spot in the National League and a return to the EFL for the first time in a decade, leaving their hosts consigned to the playoffs.