Oldham Athletic player Hallam Hope seriously injured in 'vicious attack' outside stadium
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn 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. READ MORE: 'We can't imagine life without you': Partner's devastation as 'love of my life' fiancé killed "Hallam sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment and he will be out of action for some weeks.
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