A 24-year-old man has today (Wednesday 5 October 2022) been arrested on suspicion of the serious assault of a football referee following the Platt Bridge v Wigan Rose Remembrance Cup game on Sunday 2 October 2022.
As a result, the victim sustained serious injuries, resulting in him requiring hospital treatment.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector John Davies, said: “This is a serious assault in which the victim sustained significant, but not life-threatening, injuries.
“GMP takes assaults such as this extremely seriously and we will be supporting the victim as the investigation progresses, to ensure his wellbeing.
“We are asking if anyone has any images or videos of the incident that took place at the football pitches in Platt Bridge on Sunday, to get in touch with us.
“You can contact us on 0161 856 7094 quoting reference number 2490-021022, 101 or through the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
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