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Liverpool Echo
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Abigail Nicholson

Man arrested after referee attacked on pitch for giving red card

A man was arrested after a referee was attacked on the pitch for giving a red card in a remembrance match.

Referee Dave Bradshaw was working the match between Platt Bridge and Wigan Rose on Sunday, October 2, when he issued a red card to a Platt Bridge player. Dave was then attacked in front of horrified bystanders.

It is understood the referee, who lives in Wigan, suffered broken ribs, a concussion, and a broken nose, LancsLive reports. Greater Manchester Police issued an update on Twitter to say they had arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of serious assault.

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