An unidentified Spanish assistant referee (R) touches his lip next to referee Carlos Clos as he holds an umbrella thrown from the spectators stands during the Spanish First Division soccer match between Granada and Mallorca at Nuevo los Carmenes stadium in Granada November 20, 2011. (Photo: Reuters)
Granada were leading 2-1 when play was halted in the 60th minute at their Los Carmenes stadium.
Images carried in local media showed the official had a minor wound on his cheek and reports said the article thrown was an umbrella.
Supporters had identified the aggressor and he had been taken into custody by police, the reports added.
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