LONDON, CMC – Police have launched an investigation after Barbados midfielder Hallam Hope was left with serious injuries in a vicious assault following Oldham Athletic’s English National League home match against leaders Chesterfield at the weekend.
Hope, 28, required hospital treatment and will be out “for some weeks”, a club statement added.
Oldham said the incident happened in the staff car park at Boundary Park on Saturday after visitors Chesterfield won the fifth-tier match 2-0.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they have received a report of an assault at Boundary Park.
Oldham said they have provided closed-circuit TV footage of the incident to police, with Chesterfield adding that they are also assisting with inquiries.
“The club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience,” an Oldham statement said.
“Whilst the investigation is continuing Oldham Athletic will make no further comment on the incident.”
Chesterfield said in a statement they are aware of an allegation against one of their players, who has not been named.
Manchester-born Hope, a Bajan Trident since 2018, played all 90 minutes of Saturday’s game.
After joining Oldham in 2021 from Swindon Town, Hope remained with the club following their relegation from League Two last season and has scored three goals in seven league appearances this term.
