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Man arrested for 'trying to punch' Crystal Palace eagle | Man arrested for 'trying to punch' Crystal Palace eagle |
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A football fan has been arrested for allegedly trying to punch Crystal Palace's eagle mascot. | A football fan has been arrested for allegedly trying to punch Crystal Palace's eagle mascot. |
Police said Kayla, an American bald-eagle, was targeted after violence broke out at a Palace home game against Charlton Athletic in September. | Police said Kayla, an American bald-eagle, was targeted after violence broke out at a Palace home game against Charlton Athletic in September. |
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and attempted criminal damage. | A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and attempted criminal damage. |
Six other men were also arrested on Wednesday in connection with the violence, Scotland Yard said. | Six other men were also arrested on Wednesday in connection with the violence, Scotland Yard said. |
Kayla has been Crystal Palace's mascot since 2010 and flies around the stadium at every home game. | Kayla has been Crystal Palace's mascot since 2010 and flies around the stadium at every home game. |
The 19-year-old female is based at Eagle Heights sanctuary in Eynsford, Kent. | |
She is from Canada but was brought to the UK after she became too aggressive to remain at her previous home, according to her owners. | |
Kayla also appeared on the front cover of US rockers King's Of Leon's album, Only By The Night. | |
She has continued to perform her match day duties since the Capital One Cup game against Charlton. | |
The side, known as The Eagles, won the match at Selhurst Park 4-1. |
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