Referee 'wrestled to the ground' in '18th attack' on Irish soccer officials since Daniel Sweeney assault

A soccer match in County Wexford had to be abandoned in the 70th minute after a referee was allegedly assaulted at the weekend.

Referee 'wrestled to the ground' in '18th attack' on Irish soccer officials since Daniel Sweeney assault

A soccer match in County Wexford had to be abandoned in the 70th minute after a referee was allegedly assaulted at the weekend.

It is alleged Michael Comiskey was wrestled to the ground and assaulted during the match between The Ballagh United and Gorey Celtic on Sunday morning.

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