Munster Council to probe alleged assault on nine-year-old

Garda inquiries into the matter "are ongoing", while Munster GAA PRO Bob Ryan said: “We will certainly be investigating the matter.”

'There should be zero tolerance for actions like this, and this needs to start at club level," said former GAA president Sean Kelly. Picture:Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The Munster Council is to investigate the alleged assault of an U9 player during a game in Thurles on Saturday.

The juvenile hurler participating in a blitz organised by the province is understood to have been hurt following the incident at Dr Morris Park after a non-playing individual entered the playing area and allegedly grabbed the child by the throat.