South Yorkshire police have made an arrest in connection with the demise of Adam Johnson during a hockey game in the United Kingdom last month.
The suspect was arrested recently on suspicion of manslaughter. He remains in police custody.
Johnson got injured during a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers when his throat was slit by the skate blade of an opposing player.
He was confirmed dead in hospital.
Deputy Chief Supt. Becs Horsfell said: “Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances.
“We have been speaking to highly specialized experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.”
Johnson’s death shocked the hockey community around the globe.
Johnson, 29, played 13 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins between 2018 and 2020.
