Bolton Wanderers say midfielder Kyle Dempsey was assaulted during an 'unprovoked' attack following Saturday's friendly with Carlisle United.
The 26-year-old played in the 3-1 defeat against his former club and went out in the evening with his family in Maryport, Cumbria. Wanderers, in a statement released on Monday, allege that the midfielder and his dad were then subject to an 'unprovoked assault.'
A Bolton statement read: "Bolton Wanderers Football Club is aware of an incident which took place at the weekend. Kyle Dempsey and his father were enjoying an evening out with their family in their home town of Maryport following Saturday’s pre-season friendly against his former club Carlisle United.
