Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match

The incident happened last weekend. (Image: X)

A 43-year-old male has been arrested after a linesman was punched during a Welsh non-league football match. The incident occurred last weekend during a game between Amlwch Town and Penrhyndeudraeth.

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Footage that emerged on social media appeared to show a man punching a linesman to the ground midway through the game. The assistant referee then gets up to their feet, before walking away out of shot, with players from both teams seen walking over to the touchline.

North Wales Police confirmed that the man had been arrested and has since been placed on bail. In a statement to Express Sport, they said: "A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault that took place at Amlwch Town FC’s grounds on Saturday, April 27th. The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries."

While Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Gibson said: “Our investigations into the incident are ongoing. We are liaising closely with North Wales Coast Football Association and urge people not to speculate or further share footage which is currently being circulated on social media to avoid potentially prejudicing any legal proceedings.”

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The local football governing body were quick to react after the incident, with a statement released earlier this week reading: “The North Wales Coast Football Association (NWCFA) can confirm that we have received a complaint regarding an alleged incident at Amlwch Town FC on Saturday, April 27th.

The Welsh FA condemned the incident online. (Image: Getty)

"The NWCFA take all complaints seriously and will ensure that the relevant body fully investigates the incident. We are also aware of the active North Wales Police investigation. As such, we cannot comment further on an active police matter and will be making no further comment on the matter until it is resolved."

Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Welsh FA, also expressed his condemnation in a post on X. He said: "Yes, we are aware of the incident, as are police. There is no room in football for this."

Whereas the Welsh FA also commented, with a spokesperson telling The Telegraph: "The fixture took place in the North Wales Coast West Premier League, which falls under the jurisdiction of the North Wales Coast FA.

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“Therefore, disciplinary matters will be dealt with by them in the first instance. As a result, we cannot comment on this matter at this current time as it could come to the FAW on appeal during the disciplinary process and we would not want to prejudice the case.

"The FAW will of course monitor this matter and investigate whether any further involvement is required from the FAW at this current time."

Amlwch - who were the registered home side against Penrhyndeudraeth - cancelled their next fixture against Trearddur Bay, which was scheduled for Wednesday evening.

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Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match

Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match

Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match

Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match

Police arrest man after linesman punched to ground in Welsh non-league football match