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Police have issued a statement after a famous Manchester United fan was filmed being attacked in a horrifying video circulating on social media.

Frank Ilett, known by over 369,000 followers as The United Strand, is refusing to cut his hair unless the Red Devils win five games in a row.

He has found fame with his daily update videos, while featuring in podcasts and radio interviews.

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Ilett said he originally started growing his hair as a way to 'spread some humour' among United fans at the start of the season.

He was filmed being attacked by what appeared to be a fellow supporter at the game against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday (September 20).

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