An Oldham Athletic player has suffered 'serious injuries' after being attacked outside the club's ground. Hallam Hope was 'viciously assaulted' in the staff car park at Boundary Park following the Latics' 2-0 defeat to Chesterfield on Saturday, the club has revealed.
In a statement on its website, the National League side said police had been informed about the attack, which left the 28-year-old forward requiring hospital treatment. The club said it had passed CCTV to officers in connection with the incident.
The full statement read: "Oldham Athletic is sorry to have to report that our player, Hallam Hope, was the victim of a vicious assault on Saturday evening. The assault took place in the staff car park following Saturday’s game against Chesterfield.
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"Hallam sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment and he will be out of action for some weeks. The matter has been reported to the Police and we have provided CCTV footage in relation to the incident.
"Whilst the investigation is continuing Oldham Athletic will make no further comment on the incident. The club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience."
Hope joined Oldham in 2021 and has since made 53 appearances for the club. He played the full 90 minutes of Saturday's defeat against table-topping Chesterfield.
Oldham currently sit 14th in the National League after seven matches of the season. Hope's previous clubs include Everton, Northampton Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Bury, Carlisle United and Swindon Town.
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