Potters Bar Town were due to play Welling United in the Isthmian League at the weekend, but the match was called off at short notice following an incident involving police.
Police have confirmed a man has been arrested in connection with an incident that left a non-league manager with facial injuries just before kick-off at the weekend. Potters Bartown were due to play Welling United in an Isthmian League game on Saturday.
However, with 30 minutes to go before the match at Park View Road was due to start, the match was postponed after Potters Bartown manager Sammy Moore required treatment for a facial injury.
On Saturday, the club said in a statement: “The match scheduled for today at Welling United was called off before kick-off following a serious incident involving a member of the management team. Police were present at the ground and due to police involvement the match could no longer continue.”
“Our manager is receiving appropriate treatment and the club has his full support. The matter has been referred to the relevant authorities, including the league and the FA, and we are seeking formal advice.”
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“As this is the subject of an ongoing process, the club will not be commenting further at this time. We would like to thank our supporters for their understanding.”
Police arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed that the man had been arrested. A statement from the Metropolitan Police Department said: “Police were called to Welling Football Club at 13:18 on Saturday 13th December following reports of an altercation between two men.
“Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man with facial injuries. A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.”
Isthmian League chairman Nick Robinson told BBC Sport about the incident: “The league is aware of this incident and is awaiting a written report on the alleged incident. We are unable to comment further at this time.”
Welling United and Potters Bar Town currently both sit at the bottom of the Isthmian League. Welling are in 20th place with 15 points after the opening 20 games.
Potters Bar Town, on the other hand, are holding onto the standings with just 11 points so far. Both teams will resume action next week. Potter’s Bar take on Chatham on Tuesday night and Welling heads to Lewes next weekend.
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