Everton give life ban to child-holding fan who attacked Lyon player

• Everton also lodge complaint with police over supporter’s conduct
• Merseyside police looking into violence at Europa League match

Everton have said they will ban for life the fan who appeared to hit the Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes while holding a young child during a melee at Goodison Park on Thursday.

The club said they had identified the supporter following an internal investigation into the disturbances and registered a formal complaint against the individual with Merseyside Police.

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