Matt Petgrave Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter Over Death Of Adam Johnson
OAN’s James Meyers
12:12 PM – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Following the unexpected death of Nottingham Panthers hockey player Adam Johnson last month, a 31-year-old hockey player has now been charged with manslaughter.
Johnson, 29, had his throat slashed after a collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Pettgrave, 31. Nearly 8,000 fans watched in shock and horror as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life on the ice.
A Sheffield coroner’s report found that Johnson “sustained an incised wound to the neck caused by the skate [blade] of another player” and he later died in the hospital as a result of the injury.
“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” detective chief superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a police statement.
“We have been speaking to highly specialized experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.”
South Yorkshire Police released a statement confirming that the arrested man remains in police custody after his arrest on Tuesday.
In a tribute to the passing of the 29-year-old, over 8,000 fans observed a moment of silence and players tapped their sticks on the ice ahead of the teams’ 2-1 win against the Coventry Blaze on Sunday.
Johnson reportedly began his career in the American Hockey League before moving up to the National Hockey League. Additionally, he played in 13 games over two years for the Pittsburgh Penguins and also played in Germany and Sweden before playing for the Panthers during this season.
In order to prevent future deaths of a similar nature, coroner Tanyka Rawden called for neck guards to be worn by all hockey players in professional leagues.
The incident has been described as a “freak accident” by the Panthers.
Authorities also said on Tuesday that officers are currently “supporting Johnson’s family while the investigation is still ongoing.”
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Title: Nottingham Panthers Hockey Player’s Death Triggers Manslaughter Charges
Introduction
The tragic and unexpected death of Nottingham Panthers hockey player Adam Johnson has sent shockwaves throughout the professional hockey community. Following a fatal collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Pettgrave, Johnson, aged 29, suffered a severe neck injury resulting in his untimely demise. This incident has prompted authorities to charge Pettgrave, aged 31, with manslaughter. In the wake of this devastating event, efforts are underway to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Incident and Investigation
During a match witnessed by nearly 8,000 fans, Johnson’s throat was slashed following a collision with Pettgrave. The horrified spectators watched as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life on the ice. Sheffield coroner’s report confirmed that Johnson died as a result of the incised wound to his neck caused by Pettgrave’s skate blade.
South Yorkshire Police have been conducting an extensive investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to Johnson’s tragic loss. Collaborating with experts in their respective fields and receiving support from the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, the police are committed to determining the events that unfolded during this unprecedented accident.
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