Investigation launched after match official and player in Lancashire assaulted
An investigation has been launched following incidents of assault during a football match in Lancashire last weekend.
The Football Association announced they are looking into the incidents which took place in a country game over the weekend. In a statement released today the FA say they are also working with the police on this matter. Incidents of assault have been reported on a match official as well as a player. The incidents are believed to have occurred during recent games.The full FA statement reads: "We are aware of incidents of assault on a match official and a player during matches played this weekend in Lancashire.
"We have been very clear that all forms of anti-social behaviour, abuse and assaults on match officials and participants are completely unacceptable and we will not tolerate this in the game. We are investigating the incidents as a matter of urgency, working with Lancashire FA who are liaising with the police and supporting the match official and player affected."
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