A man who allegedly tried to punch Kayla - Crystal Palace's American bald eagle mascot - during a Capital One Cup game has been arrrested.

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Croydon police arrested the 34-year-old man from Welling this morning on suspicion of violent disorder and attempted criminal damage.

He was taken to a south London police station, where he remains in custody.

Kayla, who was been cawing on the Eagle's since 2010, is a popular presence at Selhurst Park. 

When she is not attending home games, she spends her time at the Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation in Eynford.

Earlier this year it was reported that the foundation faced closure after experiencing financial difficulties.

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Today's arrest is the latest in a series in connection with violence that broke out between Crystal Palace and Charlton fans during the teams' Capital One cup match at Selhurst Park on September 23.

In a series of raids in London and Kent on Wednesday, police arrested six men in connection with disorder both inside and outside the ground.

One of the six has been charged, and five bailed.