Police arrest man in connection with death of Adam Johnson during hockey game | CityNews Calgary
Police in England have arrested a person on suspicion of manslaughter in reference to the loss of life of Adam Johnson throughout a Nottingham Panthers hockey recreation final month.
The arrest was first reported by the BBC.
Johnson, 29, died after his neck was lower throughout a recreation in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers within the Elite Hockey League on Oct. 28 at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
South Yorkshire Police stated a person had been arrested on Tuesday and remained in custody. They haven’t named the person at the moment, which is in line with the United Kingdom’s pointers and is barely completed in distinctive circumstances.
“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,” Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall stated in an announcement.
“We have been speaking to highly specialised 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.”
According to the Crown Prosecution Service web site within the United Kingdom, manslaughter “is primarily committed in one of three ways.”
“1. Killing with the intent for homicide however the place a partial defence applies, particularly lack of management, diminished accountability or killing pursuant to a suicide pact.
“2. Conduct that was grossly negligent given the risk of death, and did kill (“gross negligence manslaughter”); and
“3. Conduct taking the form of an unlawful act involving a danger of some harm that resulted in death (‘unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter’).”
Johnson, from Hibbing, Minn., had appeared in 13 NHL video games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019 and 2020. He was enjoying for Nottingham in a Challenge Cup recreation in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers.
According to South Yorkshire Police, a autopsy examination confirmed he died because of a deadly neck damage.
“Adam’s death has sent shockwaves through many communities, from our local residents here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans across the world,” Det. Chief Supt. Horsfall stated. “We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue.”
The English Ice Hockey Association, which governs the game beneath the Elite League, reacted to Johnson’s loss of life by requiring all gamers in England to put on neck guards from the beginning of 2024. On Nov. 3, the coroner for South Yorkshire advisable that “to prevent future deaths,” everybody ought to put on them.
It can be uncommon, however not unprecedented, for a hockey participant to be charged.
Giacinto “Jim” Boni was charged in Italy with culpable murder after he slashed Miran Schrott within the chest throughout a recreation on Jan. 14, 1992, and Schrott died because of a cardiac occasion. Boni pleaded responsible to manslaughter.
Two NHL gamers in latest historical past have been charged with against the law in Canada for an on-ice motion: Marty McSorley and Todd Bertuzzi.
In 2000, Vancouver prosecutors charged Bruins defenceman McSorley with assault with a weapon for slashing Vancouver Canucks ahead Brashear on the pinnacle throughout a recreation the earlier month. McSorley was later convicted and acquired a conditional discharge.
In 2004, Bertuzzi, a Canucks ahead, pleaded responsible to assault for grabbing Colorado’s Steve Moore from behind and sucker punching him. Bertuzzi agreed to a plea deal and was sentenced to 1 12 months probation and 80 hours of neighborhood service.
The arrest was first reported by the BBC.
Johnson, 29, died after his neck was lower throughout a recreation in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28.
South Yorkshire Police stated a person had been arrested on Tuesday and remained in custody. They haven’t named the person at the moment, which is in line with the United Kingdom’s pointers and is barely completed in distinctive circumstances.
“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,” Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall stated in an announcement.
“We have been speaking to highly specialised 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.”
According to the Crown Prosecution Service web site within the United Kingdom, manslaughter “is primarily committed in one of three ways.”
“1. Killing with the intent for homicide however the place a partial defence applies, particularly lack of management, diminished accountability or killing pursuant to a suicide pact.
“2. Conduct that was grossly negligent given the risk of death, and did kill (“gross negligence manslaughter”); and
“3. Conduct taking the form of an unlawful act involving a danger of some harm that resulted in death (‘unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter’).”
Johnson, from Hibbing, Minn., had appeared in 13 NHL video games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019 and 2020. He was enjoying for Nottingham in a Challenge Cup recreation in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers.
According to South Yorkshire Police, a autopsy examination confirmed he died because of a deadly neck damage.
“Adam’s death has sent shockwaves through many communities, from our local residents here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans across the world,” Det. Chief Supt. Horsfall stated. “We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue.”
The English Ice Hockey Association, which governs the game beneath the Elite League, reacted to Johnson’s loss of life by requiring all gamers in England to put on neck guards from the beginning of 2024.
— With information from The Associated Press
