01-26-2020, 10:48 AM
FootballerJordan Sinnott dies after 'being assaulted' hours before match
Former Huddersfield football star, Jordan Sinnott, has died after being assaulted in Nottinghamshire in the early hours of Saturday January 25.
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The English midfielder suffered a fractured skull in the 2am attack in Retford, Notts.
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Police said the 25-year-old, who is on loan at Matlock Town from Alfreton Town, was found unconscious at around 2am on Saturday morning in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
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Sinnott received treatment at the scene and was rushed to a hospital where he was being treated for his life-threatening injuries.
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Police were called to the Dominie Cross pub in Retford following a report that up to eight people had been involved in a disturbance in the car park just after 11:25pm on Friday.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody. Detectives are continuing their enquiries into both incidents.
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Matlock and Alfreton called off their matches this weekend, citing "tragic and unforeseen consequences".
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His club, Alfreton Town FC and his on-loan side, Matlock Town FC, have now released statements saying that he has died at around 7pm.
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In a statement on their website, Alfreton Town said:Â "We are saddened and heartbroken to report that Jordan passed away just before 7pm this evening.
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"His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time.
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"Jordan was a model footballer and an exceptional talent during his time at the Impact Arena and had a close affinity with both the manager, assistant and the players he took the field with.
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"The club would ask for privacy to be respected to all at the Reds and to Jordan’s family and friends during this delicate time.
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"Rest easy Sinbad, we will never forget you."
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Matlock Town FC has also confirmed the death, saying:Â "We are very sorry to report that Jordan Sinnott has passed away just before 7pm this evening.
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"His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time."
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Former Huddersfield football star, Jordan Sinnott, has died after being assaulted in Nottinghamshire in the early hours of Saturday January 25.
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The English midfielder suffered a fractured skull in the 2am attack in Retford, Notts.
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Police said the 25-year-old, who is on loan at Matlock Town from Alfreton Town, was found unconscious at around 2am on Saturday morning in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
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Sinnott received treatment at the scene and was rushed to a hospital where he was being treated for his life-threatening injuries.
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Police were called to the Dominie Cross pub in Retford following a report that up to eight people had been involved in a disturbance in the car park just after 11:25pm on Friday.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody. Detectives are continuing their enquiries into both incidents.
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Matlock and Alfreton called off their matches this weekend, citing "tragic and unforeseen consequences".
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His club, Alfreton Town FC and his on-loan side, Matlock Town FC, have now released statements saying that he has died at around 7pm.
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In a statement on their website, Alfreton Town said:Â "We are saddened and heartbroken to report that Jordan passed away just before 7pm this evening.
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"His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time.
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"Jordan was a model footballer and an exceptional talent during his time at the Impact Arena and had a close affinity with both the manager, assistant and the players he took the field with.
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"The club would ask for privacy to be respected to all at the Reds and to Jordan’s family and friends during this delicate time.
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"Rest easy Sinbad, we will never forget you."
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Matlock Town FC has also confirmed the death, saying:Â "We are very sorry to report that Jordan Sinnott has passed away just before 7pm this evening.
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"His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time."
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