Newport football match halted as assault alleged

A football match in Shropshire had to be abandoned after a player allegedly lashed out at the referee, punching and kicking him. A football match in Shropshire had to be abandoned after a player allegedly lashed out at the referee, punching and kicking him. Police are investigating an assault on the referee which took place during Saturday's County Premier League game between Newport Town and Dawley Villa. It is alleged a Dawley Villa player kicked and punched the referee after a sending off. The match, being played at Shuker Field in Newport, was abandoned after 20 minutes with the home side leading 1-0 and the police were called. Full story in today's paper