Police are investigating Craig Bellamy's confrontation with a fan during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
The City striker marched towards the man, who had invaded the pitch, and shoved him in the face before the fan was led away by match stewards.
Neither the fan nor the Wales international have made a complaint to police about the clash.
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Manchester City Craig Bellamy
Confrontation: Craig Bellamy makes contact with a fan who invaded the Old Trafford pitch
Manchester City Craig Bellamy
Manchester City Craig Bellamy
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "At the end of the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford, a member of the public ran on to the pitch, and was detained by police and security staff.
"During this time, there was an altercation between the man and a player from Manchester City FC.
"No formal complaint has been made by either party but police are continuing to make inquiries."
Following the Premier League match, City boss Mark Hughes said it was "not acceptable" for the fan to invade the playing area.
"I seem to recall Brian Clough clipping someone around the ear, and he was lauded as a national hero," said Hughes. "Maybe it will be the same case with Craig - but I doubt it.
"I'm sure people will make a nuisance about it, but the guy should not have been on the pitch. That is not acceptable."
Greater Manchester Police will also investigate a coin-throwing attack on City substitute Javier Garrido, who was struck as he headed down the tunnel at half-time.
The missile was launched from the home section of the crowd as Garrido walked alongside the probable intended target, Carlos Tevez, who was jeered throughout by United fans following his transfer from the home team in the summer.
Police said there were no reports of any widespread disorder between fans at either the ground or in the city centre.
Twelve people were arrested at the ground for a variety of public order offences and a further 10 were arrested in the city.
A total of 51 supporters were ejected from Old Trafford during the match, which was won 4-3 by United.
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