Police investigating claims a Chesterfield player was behind 'vicious assault' which left Oldham forward Hallam Hope with 'serious injuries'
Oldham Athletic player Hallam Hope, who was attacked in the staff car park following their match at the weekend.Hope sustained serious injuries in the assault in the Oldham staff car parkFollowing the game, Hope was the victim of a ‘vicious’ assault that will now leave him on the sidelines for a number of weeks.
An unnamed Chesterfield player has now been alleged as Hope’s attacker, and police have launched a probe into the matter. A statement released by Chesterfield read: “Following an incident which took place following Saturday’s game at Oldham Athletic, we are aware of an allegation relating to an un-named Chesterfield player.“We are assisting Greater Manchester Police with their enquiries. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further comment will be made at this stage.”
Oldham also said: “Oldham Athletic is sorry to have to report that our player, Hallam Hope, was the victim of a vicious assault on Saturday evening. “The assault took place in the staff car park following the game against Chesterfield. Hallam sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment and he will be out of action for some weeks.
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