Gardaí investigate report of referee being kicked in the chest at soccer match

Both clubs have been contacted by the Irish Examiner for a statement. File picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a referee was allegedly kicked in the chest while officiating a soccer match in Louth.

Thursday evening's game between Bay FC of Dundalk and Sporting Ballyjamesduff (BJD) in Division One of the North East Football League (NEFL) in Muirhevnamor was abandoned with five minutes remaining in normal time.