Man dies after being 'seriously injured' during Nottingham charity boxing match
The event took place at the Harvey Hadden Sports Village last Saturday (25 March)
Last updated 1st Apr 2023
A student has died after being seriously injured at a charity boxing event in Nottingham.
It's believed a man - who hasn't been named - had been taking part in a match at the Harvey Hadden Sports Village last Saturday (25 March) at the time.
We're hearing on-site paramedics went to his aid - before he was reportedly taken to Queen's Medical Centre - where it's believed he died.
Detective Inspector Chris Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers attended Harvey Hadden Sports Village on Saturday (March 25) with partners including East Midlands Ambulance Service.
"A man was left seriously injured following a boxing match and transported to Queen’s Medical Centre.
“Since the incident, his condition deteriorated and he has sadly passed away.
"Our thoughts are with all of his family and friends at this difficult time. We are keeping an open mind and working with the coroner to establish what has happened.”
A spokesperson for Ultra White Collar Boxing, said: “Everyone at Ultra White Collar Boxing was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our participants, who took part in our Nottingham event on Saturday, March 25.
"Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this difficult time.
“We are in close contact with his family and continue to offer them all the support we can.
“With investigations now underway by the relevant authorities, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”