Referee assaulted at children's football tournament in Roade
It is also alleged that another man assaulted two of the young players.
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at the end of a youth football tournament in Roade.
It happened between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, June 9th, when several players from two under-13 teams became involved in a verbal altercation.
As the referee intervened to defuse the situation, a man entered the field of play, dragged the match official from behind and assaulted him.
It is also alleged that another man assaulted two of the young players.
Officers investigating this incident say they would like to speak to anyone who may have been at the match, and who witnessed either the referee or the players being assaulted.