Pitch invaders ask player for selfie during match

Norwich striker Josh Sargent assisted the fans off the pitch

Police are investigating a pitch invasion in which two boys appear to run over to a Championship footballer unchallenged and take a selfie.

Norwich City striker Josh Sargent was approached in the second half of their 1-0 win against West Brom at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Sargent assisted the boys off the pitch, who were then apprehended by match stewards on the touchline.

Norwich City Football Club said it was investigating the incident.

Norfolk Police said both children had been interviewed by officers and inquiries were ongoing.

In a post-match interview with BBC Radio Norfolk, Sargent said he was unsure whether to pose for a selfie or "push [the boys] off the field".

"It was a bit awkward. I didn't understand what was happening," he said.

"I just saw two kids running at me and I was like 'what am I going to do?'. I've never had that happen to me."

Sargent was in the centre circle when the incident occurred.

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup said he had used the 30 seconds of delayed play to talk to his players and "make some adjustments".

"It was not too bad for us, but we have to make sure it's safe for the players," he added.

"It was fortunate it was not more than just a selfie but it of course should not happen."

Sargent went on to score Norwich's winning goal in the 92nd minute.