US EditionPolice probe 'disgraceful' football incident as Anglesey club suspends player
- On Saturday, January 17, Tom Taylor elbowed CPD Porthmadog forward Danny Brookwell during the match, causing concussion, and Trearddur Bay FC suspended him with immediate effect.
- Footage shows the blow occurred as players waited for a penalty at the edge of the box, and the fan-shot video has more than 10 million views.
- Porthmadog said Danny Brookwell was concussed and treated before leaving the field, and Trearddur Bay FC judged the action would amount to common assault; North Wales Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of assault.
- CPD Porthmadog secured a 3-2 victory at Y Traeth stadium after 12 minutes of injury time, while Trearddur Bay FC will make no further comment amid a police investigation and the Football Association of Wales is reviewing the incident.
- Fans across the UK called on the Football Association of Wales to act, with many demanding a lifetime ban, while North Wales Police urged anyone with information to contact 101 quoting 26000046180.
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