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UNCOVERED: British basketball coach attacked by fan in ugly scenes at bbl clash - The Untold Story

The Leicester Riders have released a statement after their BBL clash with Plymouth City Patriots was marred by an ugly incident.

The Riders prevailed 86-71 in the first leg of the quarter-final play-off. They have already finished top of the league table having won 25 of their 27 matches.

But the post-match talk all centred around a flashpoint in the third quarter, when Leicester coach Rob Paternostro was attacked by a spectator. Following the match, a club spokesman confirmed that police were investigating.

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