Police have launched an investigation after a referee was allegedly knocked unconscious during a non-league match.
The incident occurred during Saturday's Surrey South Eastern Combination Intermediate League Division Two match between AFC Sutton Common Rovers and Sporting 50 FC.
Medical aid was immediately called for the referee, although he did not have to go to hospital.
The match was abandoned following the 85th minute attack, and both clubs condemned the incident.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman told Sky Sports News: "Police are investigating reports that a man in his 40s was assaulted while refereeing a football match at a sports ground in Surbiton.
"Officers were called to the venue in Kingston Road, Tolworth, at 15.16hrs on Saturday, 23 November.
"London Ambulance Service treated the man at the scene. His injuries are non life-threatening.
"The suspects had left the ground by the time of the officers' arrival. There are no arrests at this time and enquiries continue."
The Surrey South Eastern Combination has said that it will cooperate with police and the Surrey FA in its investigations.
