Major update in probe over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson as player ‘who slit throat with skate' faces NO charges
NO criminal charges will be brought following the the death of tragic ice hockey star Adam Johnson, prosecutors have confirmed.
The Nottingham Panthers star, 29, was killed when he collided with a rival in a freak accident in Sheffield in October 2023.
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The opponent was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter the following month.
South Yorkshire Police today confirmed no criminal charges will be brought against the player.
Michael Quinn, deputy chief crown prosecutor, said: "This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident.
"The CPS and South Yorkshire Police have worked closely together to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against the other ice hockey player involved."
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