No charges for ice hockey player over death of Adam Johnson during match
The 29 year old Nottingham Panthers star was fatally injured during a match against Sheffield Steelers in October 2023
An ice hockey player arrested following the death of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson during a match against Sheffield has been told he'll not face any charges.
The 32 year old was arrested by South Yorkshire Police on suspicion of manslaughter after 29 year old Johnson suffered a fatal neck injury on the ice on October 28 2023.
He has been repeatedly re-bailed since the incident, with the Crown Prosecution Service now determining it will not bring any charges.
Michael Quinn, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, said: “This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident. "
"The CPS and South Yorkshire Police have worked closely together to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against the other ice hockey player involved.
“Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence and so there will not be a prosecution.
"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.”