Four men released as part of investigation into attack on referee

Daniel Sweeney suffered a number of injuries, including a broken jaw, when he was attacked after a match between Horseleap United and Mullingar Town.

Four men released as part of investigation into attack on referee

Four men have been released from custody after they were arrested in connection with an attack on a football referee in Co Offaly.

Daniel Sweeney suffered a number of injuries, including a broken jaw, when he was attacked after a match between Horseleap United and Mullingar Town.

Three Mullingar players were subsequently given 40-year bans from all football activity.

Gardai arrested the four men yesterday morning, one is in his 40s, two in their 20s and the fourth is a teenager.

They were released overnight and a file is being prepared for the DPP.

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