A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson fatally lost his life during an ice hockey match.
An ice hockey match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers on October 28 saw Johnson seriously injured, and was later pronounced dead in hospital. A post-mortem revealed that the 29-year-old died as a result of a fatal neck injury.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed on Tuesday that a man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said: “Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances.
“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.
“Adam’s death has sent shockwaves through many communities, from our local residents here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans across the world.
“We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue.”