A man was seen punching a young assistant referee to the ground during a grassroots football match in Wales over the weekend. The incident occurred at Amlwch Town’s ground and is being investigated by the police. The footage on social media shows the assistant referee being knocked to the ground by the man, and the police have urged anyone with additional footage to come forward citing a reference number for the incident.
The North Wales Coast Football Association has received a complaint about the incident and has stated that they take all complaints seriously and will ensure that the incident is fully investigated. The Welsh FA has also confirmed that they are monitoring the situation and will investigate further if necessary. Noel Mooney, the chief executive of the Welsh FA, condemned the attack, stating that there is no place for such behavior in football.