Merseyside Police have launched an investigation after an on-pitch confrontation between two footballers left one youth player with a broken nose and fractured eye socket.
Police were called to the Rookery on January 14th after receiving reports of on-pitch violence during a youth game.
OTS News understands that the alleged attacker received a short-term ban from the Football Association (FA). The victim is unlikely to be able to return to football this season.
Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that officers are investigating following an assault at a youth football match in Southport earlier this month.
“At around 10.30am on Saturday 14 January, officers attended the report of an assault of a 15-year-old boy by another boy following an altercation between football teams at a match at Holy Trinity Sports Ground in Roe Lane.
“The victim sustained a fractured eye socket and fractured nose, as well as nerve damage.
“The game was ended by the referee as a result and the investigation continues.
“Anyone with information can contact us @MerPolCC with reference 23000040735.”
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