 Bellamy struck two stunning goals for the visitors at Old Trafford
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Manchester City's Craig Bellamy is being investigated by police and the Football Association after an altercation with a supporter.
The incident occurred during City's 4-3 derby defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Greater Manchester Police and the FA said inquiries were underway but no-one had made a formal complaint.
City manager Mark Hughes defended the Welshman's actions, saying: "I did not see it but the guy should not have been on the pitch. That is not acceptable."
He added: "Brian Clough clipped someone's ear. He was lauded a national hero. Maybe it'll be the same with Craig but I doubt it."
In a hotly-contested derby battle, the Blues came from behind on three occasions with Bellamy scoring two magnificent goals, including an equaliser to make it 3-3 in the 90th minute.
Hughes demands explanation for added time
The Manchester United fan then came on to the pitch after Michael Owen's late goal which sealed the hosts' dramatic victory over rivals City.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "At the end of the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford, a member of the public ran on to the pitch, and was detained by police and security staff.
"During this time, there was an altercation between the man and a player from Manchester City FC.
"No formal complaint has been made by either party but police are continuing to make inquiries."
An FA spokesman said: "We are investigating the incident and we will be looking at the referee's match report."
Disciplinary officials have already seen TV footage of the incident and the FA is likely to make a decision on whether to charge Bellamy on Monday or Tuesday.
Former Manchester United defender David May believes the emotions of the situation had an influence on Bellamy's reaction to the fan.
He told on BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was silly but I suppose to a certain extent it was understandable.
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"When anyone comes on to the pitch it's worrying but maybe he shouldn't have slapped the fan, he should have walked away and let the steward get on with it.
"Players have to be professional but I think the whole occasion got to him - he had got City back into it at 3-3 and his emotions were running high.
"But you can't go round slapping fans. It's the wrong thing to do."
City boss Hughes also confirmed substitute Javier Garrido was struck by a coin thrown from the home section of the stadium at half-time.
It is likely that former United hero Carlos Tevez had been the target, as he was stood near Garrido when the coin was thrown.
The Argentine, who moved across to Eastlands in the summer, was booed throughout the match by some of the home supporters.
Garrido was not hurt, but the Football Association could be called upon to pass judgement on the two incidents.
"Something came from the crowd but he is OK," Hughes added.
City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is already facing an FA improper conduct charge after running the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal supporters after scoring against his former team.
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