GARDAI are carrying out an investigation into an alleged assault on a Wexford G.A.A. referee earlier today.
The alleged attack on referee Michael Lannigan took place at the end of a Wexford GAA Junior 'A' football championship game in Whiterock Hill on Sunday morning.
Lannigan, a member of the Shelmaliers club, is one of the most experienced referees in the county, and the news has sent shockwaves throughout the county.
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The incident came on what is one of the busiest weekends in the county, with the final round of group games being played off.
Wexford Town Gardai have confirmed that they were called to the home venue of St. Joseph's to investigate an alleged assault on the match referee.
A Garda spokesman said: 'We were called to the G.A.A. grounds in Whiterock Rock to investigate an alleged assault on the match referee.
"We carried out an initial investigation having been informed of an incident involving a St. Joseph's mentor who is alleged to have had an altercation with the referee.
"The referee was not seriously injured. He did not receive substantial injuries and no ambulance was required to attend the scene.
"While no arrests were made we will continue with our investigation."
The Garda added: "We are not aware if the referee attended hospital for treatment. That's a matter for himself.
"However, we will be speaking with the referee. We will continue to deal with the matter."
This is the second such incident involving a match referee in Wexford over recent weeks.
Wexford CCCC carried out a full investigation into an alleged assault on match referee Jimmy Heavey at the end of the Na Fianna Clonard/Naomh Eanna county junior 'B' hurling semi-final held in Oylegate.
Following the protracted investigation, a club member was handed a proposed 72-week ban.
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