Man arrested and match postponed after supervisor is injured in ‘altercation’ earlier than non-league recreation
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a manager was injured ahead of a non-league match on Saturday.
A match between Potters Bar Town FC and Welling United was abandoned ahead of kick-off on Saturday.
The Isthmian League match had been due to kick-off at 3pm, but the clubs announced the fixture had been called off 40 minutes before kick-off.
Potters Bar have confirmed their manager Sammy Moore was receiving ‘appropriate medical care’ following a ‘serious incident’.
‘Today’s scheduled fixture at Welling United was abandoned prior to kick-off following a serious incident involving a member of our management team,’ a Potters Bar Town FC statement read.
‘Police attended the ground and, following their involvement, the match was unable to proceed.
A non-league match between Welling United and Potters Bar Town was called off on Saturday
‘Our manager is receiving appropriate medical care and the club is supporting him fully.
‘The matter has been referred to the relevant authorities, including the league and The FA, and we are seeking formal advice.
‘As this is now subject to ongoing processes, the club will not be making any further comment at this time.’
The Metropolitan Police confirmed to the BBC that a man had been arrested following reports of an altercation.
The police had reportedly been informed at 13:18 GMT of an incident at Welling’s Park View Road ground.
‘Police were called to Welling Football Club following reports of an altercation between two men,’ a spokesperson told the BBC.
‘Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man with injuries to his face.
‘A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.’
Welling United had confirmed the postponement with a brief message on social media.
‘Saturday’s fixture against Potters Bar Town has been postponed,’ a Welling United statement read.
‘The club will be making no further comment at this time.
‘Further news regarding the rearranged fixture will be communicated in due course.’
