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Brendan Furlong

Gardaí involved after alleged assault on mentor during underage Wexford GAA match

Gardaí in Gorey, Co Wexford are investigating an alleged assault on a club mentor during an underage hurling game in Wexford on Monday evening.

The incident occurred during an U16 hurling league game involving Liam Mellows (Castletown) and Rapparees/Starlights (Enniscorthy) which the Enniscorthy side won 4-12 to 0-9.

It has been alleged that the Rapparees club mentor was assaulted by a person who had been watching the match.

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Gorey Gardai were alerted with the injured party making a statement later that evening outlining details of the incident.

It's believed the club mentor, while not seriously injured, was shaken as a result of the incident.

Wexford Coiste na nOg, who are responsible for underage fixtures, are awaiting the referees report before deciding on a course of action.

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