Assaulted referee suffers multiple broken bones - with FA warned 'murder is feared soon'
dailystar.co.ukThe FA have been urged to step in before a referee is potentially murdered after one suffered multiple broken bones from a mid-game assault.Dave Bradshaw was officiating a fixture in the South Lancashire Counties league at the weekend when he was attacked by a player he'd supposedly sent off from local side Platt Bridge, who were losing 3-2 to Wigan Rose at the time.
The ref suffered a broken nose, four broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, a broken collarbone, concussion and whiplash, as per Wigan Today.He was taken to hospital, later being released.
Greater Manchester Police and the Lancashire Football Association are said to be investigating the incident, with Bradshaw giving an update on his condition on social media.READ MORE: Neil Warnock instructed player to 'break Premier League legend's legs'He wrote: "Hi all been a very traumatic 12 hours thanks for all the kind words.
I've sustained substantial injuries I'll survive my confidence has been smashed to bits."Please because of one person don't tarnish the club with the same brush.
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