Police investigating after commentator ‘PUNCHED’ during Wrexham’s National League play-off loss to Grimsby
POLICE are investigating claims that a football commentator was PUNCHED following Wrexham’s National League play-off semi-final loss to Grimsby Town.
John Tondeur, a Grimsby fan, was working for the BBC at the Racecourse Ground as Wrexham were beaten 5-4 after extra-time in a thrilling fifth tier encounter.
But after the game, the radio broadcaster tweeted: “Well probably the most exciting game I’ve ever commentated on and certainly the first time I’ve been punched while commentating!
“For those asking I’m absolutely fine but only because the perpetrator wasn’t a great shot.
“A report will go to Wrexham if only to stop it happening again.
“A shame because both sets of fans were brilliant.”
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He then went on to tell BBC Sport: “It was a completely isolated incident and I won’t let it spoil the memory of a brilliant football match.
“Wrexham is a fantastic football club with good staff and fans and I look forward to visiting again – hopefully with both clubs in the Football League.”
North Wales Police confirmed they had received a report of an alleged assault on a radio commentator.
The authorities are appealing for witnesses.
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A club spokesman for Wrexham said: “We have acted swiftly to gather as much information as we can, and have passed it to North Wales Police, who we will work closely with on this matter.”
Meanwhile, Wrexham, who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will have to wait at least another 12 months before clinching promotion to League Two.
Grimsby will play Solihull Moors on Sunday for a place in England’s fourth tier.