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Jon Hebditch

Scotland star Oli McBurnie reportedly caught on camera in street brawl as footage goes viral

Shock footage appearing to show a Scotland striker in a violent street bust-up has emerged on social media.

Oli McBurnie, who plays for Premier League side Sheffield United, is at the centre of the viral video which has been circulated on Twitter.

The club confirmed it is aware of the footage and is 'investigating' it.

In the 25 second clip from account @JwVernon, a man who looks like McBurnie walks towards the camera while another man holding the phone and recording seems to slur his name.

In the next few seconds the phone is on the ground pointing to the sky while the man who is allegedly the 16-capped, 24-year-old stamps on it.

McBurnie has won several Scotland caps (SNS Group)

A fight breaks out with the phone on the ground still rolling and capturing punches being thrown between the two.

A man with a Northern English accent can be heard saying 'take your boy away now' as the phone is picked up and the camera shows the wider group that has gathered.

The footage was uploaded online yesterday and has more than 2,000 'likes' and more than 500 retweets.

McBurnie appears to stamp on the phone (Twitter)

It is unclear from the footage what led to the incident or where it happened.

McBurnie was born and grew up in Leeds, Yorkshire, and plays for the Scotland team due to his Scottish parents.

He was signed by Sheffield United in 2019 after a spell at Swansea.

The fight was blasted by punters online.

One wrote: "And he’s supposed to be a roll model to all these young kids! It’s disgusting."

Sheffield United said in a statement today: "Officials at Sheffield United are aware of the video circulating on social media and are currently investigating."

The Scottish Football Association and McBurnie have been contacted for comment.

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