Oldham's Kian Harratt 'feel terrible' after chair throwing video
An Oldham Athletic player "feels terrible" after footage of a violent incident at an Ibiza hotel was shared widely on social media.Kian Harratt, who has played for the club since March, was filmed at the hotel, understood to be in the San Antonio area, with a group of males, who can be seen arguing with other holidaymakers in videos shared to Instagram and TikTok.The clips finish after a chair is thrown which hits a woman, who falls to the floor.Since the footage was shared, Harratt has shared his own TikTok in which he said he was "very apologetic" after the incident.
Continuing in his TikTok video, Harrett added: "I had to post it because I've had nothing but abuse all morning".He also claimed the clips being shared across social media do not show the incident in full adding "The video cut off" and he and his group acted like "any normal mates would do".
Oldham Athletic Football Club has also commented on the video confirming a "thorough investigation" would be carried. Out.A club spokesperson added it "strongly condemns violence of any kind"."Until the outcome of that investigation there will be no further comment," they said.
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