Adam Johnson: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of an ice hockey player

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of an ice hockey player Adam Johnson South Yorkshire Police said last month in a statement on Tuesday.

Johnson died after sustaining a wound to the neck While playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in England on October 28.

Coroner, Sheffield a report It found that the 29-year-old “sustained a cut wound to the neck caused by another player’s skate” and later died in hospital as a result of the injury.

Detective Chief Inspector Bex Horsfall said in a police statement: “We began our investigation immediately after this tragedy and have been carrying out extensive investigations ever since to piece together the events that led to Adam going missing in these unprecedented circumstances.”

“We have spoken to highly specialist experts in their field to assist with our inquiries and continue to work closely with Sheffield City Council’s Health and Safety Department, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.”

The police statement added that the man who was arrested remains in custody.

After Johnson’s death, which the Panthers described in a book statement on October 29, as a “freak accident.” Increased focus on player safety In ice hockey, especially regarding whether wider neck protectors should be worn.

“Adam’s death has shocked many communities, from our locals here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans around the world,” Horsfall said.

Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, Johnson began his professional career in the American Hockey League before progressing to the National Hockey League (NHL).

He made 13 appearances over two years for the Pittsburgh Penguins and also played in Sweden and Germany before joining the Panthers for the 2023-24 season.

in Online obituaryJohnson’s family remembered him as a “thoughtful, patient and truly genuine” person who “enjoyed the little everyday things.”

Members of the ice hockey community around the world have praised to the striker, including in Nottingham City, where fans laid flowers outside the Motorpoint Stadium.

Police said Tuesday that officers are supporting Johnson’s family while the investigation into his death continues.