During a game between two Dublin-based teams over the weekend, a football player allegedly suffered a significant neck injury at the hands of a member of the other squad.
Following the shocking incident that took place during a match with St. Brendan’s United in the city on Saturday, Celtic United FC claimed that their man had “blood coming out of his neck.”
The savage attack happened in the 47th minute of the cup match that was taking place in Belcamp Park in Clonshaugh, north Dublin. Additionally, it is alleged that during the clash, the player headbutted a Celtic United FC player.
It is believed that immediately before the event, there had been a little clash between the teams on the pitch. Celtic United FC called the incident “really violent” and a “dark day” for the team in a statement.
They said a St Brendan’s United player made “a cut” into one of their men’s necks before giving a “header” to a second one. The club went on to say: “The first player injured lied on the floor with blood coming out of his neck.
“The ambulance and Gardacame into the pitch. The ambulance took him to the hospital.”
They confirmed that he was “alive” but was in “shock”. The club also revealed that the medical report suggested the injury was caused by a “cutting element”.
A Garda spokesman said they are “investigating a serious assault which occurred on Saturday afternoon, 29th April 2023 in Clonshaugh Park, Dublin 17.
“A man (30s) later received treatment in hospital following the incident. Investigations ongoing.”