Footballer who attacked referee arrested

A violent incident during the Birlikspor – Eskişehir Kolej match, played in the 1st Amateur League in Eskişehir, led to the match being suspended and two people being arrested. During the second half of the match at the University Houses Football Field, referee M.E. showed a red card to Birlikspor player H.Y.U. following a play.

ATTACK AFTER RED CARD

Angered by the red card decision, footballer H.Y.U. headbutted referee M.E. Due to the attack, the referee fell to the ground and suffered an injury to his nose. Following the incident, the pitch became chaotic.

CLUB OFFICIAL FATHER ALSO INVOLVED IN THE ALTERCATION

The player's father, E.U., who is an official for the team the footballer plays for, also left his place on the bench and got into an altercation with the referee.

The tension on the field ended with the intervention of police teams.

MATCH POSTPONED, BOTH TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Following the assault, referee M.E. postponed the match.

Footballer H.Y.U. and his father E.U. were taken into custody at the scene and brought to the police station.

ARREST DECISION

The two suspects, whose procedures at the police station were completed, were referred to the courthouse.

Club official father E.U. and footballer H.Y.U. were arrested by the court and sent to prison.

News Source: 12punto