Referee abandons match after assault claim

Police are investigating after a referee was forced to abandon a match in the Republic of Ireland after allegedly being wrestled to the ground.


Sunday's amateur game in County Wexford was called off during the second half with visitors Gorey Celtic winning 5-0 at The Ballagh United.

"It's alleged that a man in his 50s was assaulted by a player while refereeing a match," said a police spokesman.

Irish referee Daniel Sweeney suffered a broken jaw in an attack in November.

The latest incident happened as the sides played in an end-of-season match refereed by Michael Comiskey in division four of the Wexford League.

"A complaint of minor assault was reported to Gardaí following a soccer match at the Ballagh, Enniscorthy," said a police spokesman.

"The injured party did not require medical attention. Enquires are ongoing."