A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Adam Johnson has been re-bailed until January.
Nottingham Panthers player Johnson, 29, died after being cut in the neck by a skate during a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28 in what his club labelled a “freak accident”.
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A man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in November 2023. He was later bailed and has now been re-bailed until January 20, 2025.
South Yorkshire Police detective chief inspector Benjamin Wood said in a statement on Monday: “We have been working meticulously to fully understand the unprecedented circumstances in which Adam sadly lost his life.
“This complex investigation into Adam’s death remains ongoing and we are continuing to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service.
“Our thoughts remain wholeheartedly with Adam’s family at this time.”
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