The South Yorkshire police arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died after his neck was slashed during a match.&nbsp;

The police refused to provide more details regarding the person but said the suspect was under arrest.&nbsp;

"Detectives have today arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter. He remains in police custody at this time," a spokesperson for the South Yorkshire Police said.&nbsp;

"Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam&nbsp;in these unprecedented circumstances," they added.&nbsp;

The post-mortem report of 29-year-old Johnson who played for Nottingham Panthers&nbsp; confirmed that he died as a result of the fatal gash on his neck made by Sheffield Steelers Matt Petgrave's skate blade.&nbsp;

"We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our inquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation," added the South Yorkshire police.&nbsp;

<h2>Accident or murder?</h2>

The incident transpired on October 28 during the second period of the&nbsp;Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers' Utilita Arena.

The video footage of the accident that later went viral on social media showed&nbsp;Petgrave charging at Johnson and raising his left leg, exposing the sharp blade which slashed the American's neck. Since then, the authorities have been trying to ascertain if&nbsp;Petgrave's movement was accidental or pre-mediated.

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Minnesota-born Johnson played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.

After Johnson's death, the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League has been recommended that players compulsorily wear the neck guard, otherwise more ice hockey deaths might be in the offing.&nbsp;

However, the Elite League, outside the governing prowess of&nbsp;English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) said it will&nbsp;not enforce mandatory wearing of the safety equipment but would "strongly encourage" players and officials to wear them.

(With inputs from agencies)

The South Yorkshire police arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died after his neck was slashed during a match.

The South Yorkshire police arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died after his neck was slashed during a match. The police refused to provide more details regarding the person but said the suspect was under arrest. "Detectives have today arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter. He remains in police custody at this time," a spokesperson for the South Yorkshire Police said. "Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances," they added. The post-mortem report of 29-year-old Johnson who played for Nottingham Panthers confirmed that he died as a result of the fatal gash on his neck made by Sheffield Steelers Matt Petgrave's skate blade. "We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our inquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation," added the South Yorkshire police. Accident or murder? The incident transpired on October 28 during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers' Utilita Arena. The video footage of the accident that later went viral on social media showed Petgrave charging at Johnson and raising his left leg, exposing the sharp blade which slashed the American's neck. Since then, the authorities have been trying to ascertain if Petgrave's movement was accidental or pre-mediated. Also read | Ice hockey player dies in 'freak accident' during UK match Minnesota-born Johnson played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks. After Johnson's death, the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League has been recommended that players compulsorily wear the neck guard, otherwise more ice hockey deaths might be in the offing. However, the Elite League, outside the governing prowess of English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) said it will not enforce mandatory wearing of the safety equipment but would "strongly encourage" players and officials to wear them. (With inputs from agencies)

One arrested on manslaughter charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

An American ice hockey player has died in a "freak accident" during a match for his English club Nottingham Panthers.

Adam Johnson, 29, reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers' Utilita Arena on Saturday.

"The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the club announced on Sunday.

The Panthers thanked "everyone who rushed to support Adam last night in the most testing of circumstances".

"Everyone at the club, including players, staff, management and ownership, are heartbroken at the news of Adam's passing," the statement added.

"Our thoughts are also with the fans and staff of both clubs, especially those who attended or were following the game, who will be devastated following today's news.

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"Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him."

Minnesota-born Johnson played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.

Johnson went on to play in Canada for the Ontario Reign and in Germany for the Augsburger Panther before agreeing to join Nottingham for the 2023-24 campaign.

Sunday's three Elite League games in Belfast, Fife and Guildford have been postponed following the tragedy.

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An American ice hockey player has died in a "freak accident" during a match for his English club Nottingham Panthers. Adam Johnson, 29, reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers' Utilita Arena on Saturday.

An American ice hockey player has died in a "freak accident" during a match for his English club Nottingham Panthers. Adam Johnson, 29, reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers' Utilita Arena on Saturday. "The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the club announced on Sunday. The Panthers thanked "everyone who rushed to support Adam last night in the most testing of circumstances". "Everyone at the club, including players, staff, management and ownership, are heartbroken at the news of Adam's passing," the statement added. "Our thoughts are also with the fans and staff of both clubs, especially those who attended or were following the game, who will be devastated following today's news. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar's THIS tally against England despite failure "Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him." Minnesota-born Johnson played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks. Johnson went on to play in Canada for the Ontario Reign and in Germany for the Augsburger Panther before agreeing to join Nottingham for the 2023-24 campaign. Sunday's three Elite League games in Belfast, Fife and Guildford have been postponed following the tragedy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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