Micah Richards attempted to 'defuse' the situation which unfolded late in Sunday's game.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made with enquires ongoing.
A statement said: ‘Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday, 3 September.’Sky Sports have also released a statement on the incident. ‘We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.
‘The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully cooperating with their enquiries.’
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