A person has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and subsequently bailed following the demise of hockey participant Adam Johnson in Sheffield final month.
Johnson died after being lower within the neck by a skate throughout a recreation in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers on October 28 in what his membership, the Nottingham Panthers, described as a “freak accident”.
South Yorkshire Police had opened an investigation and mentioned on Tuesday {that a} man, who has not been named, had been arrested.
An announcement learn: “Officers investigating the demise of Nottingham Panthers participant Adam Johnson have made an arrest. Detectives have at present (Tuesday 14 November) arrested a person on suspicion of manslaughter. He stays in police custody presently.
“Adam’s household is being supported by the investigation by our officers. They’ve requested for his or her privateness to be revered at this extremely tough time.”
It was confirmed on Wednesday the person in query had been launched on police bail with the investigation persevering with.
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Detective chief superintendent Becs Horsfall mentioned: “Our investigation launched instantly following this tragedy and now we have been finishing up in depth enquiries ever since to piece collectively the occasions which led to the lack of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances.
“Now we have been talking to extremely specialised specialists of their area to help in our enquiries and proceed to work intently with the well being and security division at Sheffield Metropolis Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.
“Adam’s demise has despatched shockwaves by many communities, from our native residents right here in Sheffield to ice hockey followers the world over. We all know these communities will anticipate us to deal with this investigation with the identical professionalism, equity and sensitivity as another and request that members of the general public chorus from remark and hypothesis which might hinder this course of. Our ideas stay with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries proceed.”
Johnson was taken to Sheffield’s Northern Basic Hospital on October 28 however died later that day on account of his harm.
An inquest into his demise was opened and adjourned on November 3.
Tributes from throughout the game have been paid to Johnson, with followers invited by the Panthers to attend a memorial occasion at their residence stadium.
The 29-year-old’s demise has prompted an elevated push for neck safety for gamers.
The English Ice Hockey Affiliation (EIHA) introduced it was making accepted neck guards/protectors a compulsory piece of apparatus for “gamers in any respect ranges throughout English ice hockey”.
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