Police are investigating the death an ice hockey star who was reportedly killed when a skate slashed his throat in a freak accident.
Adam Johnson, 29, is believed to have been struck in the neck by an ice hockey blade in a freak accident at the match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena Sheffield last night.
He was struck in the neck by Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave, who appeared to lose his footing after tripping in a prior collision.
South Yorkshire Police were contacted at 8.25pm, and confirmed he was later pronounced deceased at hospital.
Officers from the force remain at the scene and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 8.25pm yesterday (28 October) to reports that a player had been seriously injured during a Sheffield Steelers versus Nottingham Panthers game at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
‘Officers attended the scene alongside other emergency services and one…
Source: Linda Ikeji
