Inquiries are continuing after a number of incidents following a football match at Sydney Olympic Park today (Friday 3 April 2015).
Reports a referee was hit by a bottle while leaving the field at Stadium Australia tonight are incorrect.
The match official was avoiding a bottle which had been thrown from the crowd when he slipped.
He was assisted to his feet and moved to the officials room.
A second official sustained a shoulder injury after falling. Inquiries are continuing to verify the circumstances leading up to the official being injured.
Two people were arrested for assault – one of these was for domestic violence offences.
In the second matter, a man is assisting with inquiries in relation to the alleged assault of another male. That person was taken to hospital further assessment.
Two people have been identified for allegedly throwing bottles and police will be taking legal action against them. Inquiries to identify others involved are continuing.
Four people were also ejected from the ground and two others were refused entry.
Canterbury Bulldogs along with the NRL officials are working towards banning these individuals from all NRL fixtures
As with all events NSW Police work with the NRL and involved clubs to ensure a safe venue where anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.
Source: NSW Police Force, https://www.facebook.com/nswpoliceforce/posts/10152906956611185?fref=nf
Reports a referee was hit by a bottle while leaving the field at Stadium Australia tonight are incorrect.
The match official was avoiding a bottle which had been thrown from the crowd when he slipped.
He was assisted to his feet and moved to the officials room.
A second official sustained a shoulder injury after falling. Inquiries are continuing to verify the circumstances leading up to the official being injured.
Two people were arrested for assault – one of these was for domestic violence offences.
In the second matter, a man is assisting with inquiries in relation to the alleged assault of another male. That person was taken to hospital further assessment.
Two people have been identified for allegedly throwing bottles and police will be taking legal action against them. Inquiries to identify others involved are continuing.
Four people were also ejected from the ground and two others were refused entry.
Canterbury Bulldogs along with the NRL officials are working towards banning these individuals from all NRL fixtures
As with all events NSW Police work with the NRL and involved clubs to ensure a safe venue where anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.
Source: NSW Police Force, https://www.facebook.com/nswpoliceforce/posts/10152906956611185?fref=nf
