'This must not become the norm' — Investigation into alleged assault of under-9 hurler at Thurles blitz

'We are awaiting a report from the blitz,' said Munster GAA PRO Bob Ryan. 'We will certainly be investigating the matter' 

 

The Munster Council are to investigate an alleged assault of an under-9 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.