U.S. hockey participant Matt Petgrave has been re-bailed till Might following his arrest on suspicion of manslaughter over the dying of Adam Johnson.
Nottingham Panthers participant Johnson, 29, died after being cut in the neck by a skate throughout a Problem Cup match towards the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023, in what his membership labelled a “freak accident”.
In an unorthodox choice that raises questions over how far gamers must be held liable for accidents corresponding to this in sport, Petgrave was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in November 2023. He was later bailed and South Yorkshire Police confirmed he has now been re-bailed till Might 29 2025.
The investigation into the circumstances of Johnson’s dying stays ongoing.
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A South Yorkshire Police assertion learn: “Any additional updates or developments on this investigation forward of the brand new bail expiry date might be issued proactively on our web site.
“Our ideas stay with Adam’s household and pals.”
Petgrave has by no means been named by UK police however a crowdfunding account purporting to belong to him was launched in December to assist him battle the allegations of manslaughter.
Petgrave was advised to stay in the UK whereas the investigation was carried out. That bail has since been prolonged eight instances — February 9, April 25, Might 14, June 26, September 2, November 11, January 20 and most not too long ago on February 28.
A message posted by an account claiming to be him on CrowdJustice — an internet platform the place people or teams can attraction for cash to fund authorized motion — reads: “I’m searching for assist to cowl a few of my authorized prices while I’m topic to police bail, in addition to further prices if the matter proceeds to felony courtroom. Any remaining funds might be donated to initiatives that promote security in hockey.”
The message on the CrowdJustice web page additionally claims that Petgrave is unable to work within the UK whereas he awaits a decision to the police investigation.
The Athletic has been unable to contact Petgrave to verify whether or not the web page is real.
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