Turkish referee attacked by club president leaves hospital

Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler, second left, leaves the Acibadem hospital in Ankara (Ali Unal/AP)

Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler has left hospital after being treated for injuries suffered in an attack at the end of a Super Lig game on Monday.

Meler, who received a small fracture under his eye when hit by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after his club’s match against Caykur Rizespor, was pictured leaving the Acibadem hospital in Ankara.