Potters Bar Town were set to take on Welling United over the weekend in the Isthmian League but the game was called off at short notice after an incident involving police
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after a non-league manager was left with facial injuries just moments before kick-off at the weekend. Potters Bar Town were set to face off with Welling United in an Isthmian League game on Saturday.
But with just half an hour until the match got underway at Park View Road, it was postponed after Potters Bar Town manager Sammy Moore was left needing treatment for injuries to his face.
A statement from the club on Saturday read: “Today’s scheduled fixture at Welling United was abandoned prior to kick-off following a serious incident involving a member of our management team. Police attended the ground and, following their involvement, the match was unable to proceed.
“Our manager is receiving appropriate medical care and the club is supporting him fully. The matter has been referred to the relevant authorities, including the league and The FA, and we are seeking formal advice.
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“As this is now subject to ongoing processes, the club will not be making any further comment at this time. We thank supporters for their understanding.”
Police arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed that a man had been arrested. A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “At 13:18hrs on Saturday, 13 December police were called to Welling Football Club following reports of an altercation between two men.
“Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man with injuries to his face. A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.”
Speaking to BBC Sport about the incident, Nick Robinson, chair of the Isthmian League, said: “The league is aware of this matter and are awaiting the written reports of the alleged incident. We cannot comment further at this time.”
Both Welling United and Potters Bar Town sit towards the bottom of the Isthmian League as it stands. Welling are 20th with 15 points from their opening 20 games of the campaign.
Potters Bar Town in the meantime prop up the table, with just 11 points to their name so far. Both sides are back in action over the coming week. Potters Bar take on Chatham on Tuesday evening, while Welling travel to Lewes next weekend.
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