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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Man charged after allegedly grabbing boy, 11, by the NECK at a junior soccer match - 'very serious matter'
A 46-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly grabbed a young child by the neck at a junior soccer match. Police said the man, believed to be a parent from a visiting team, allegedly approached the boy, 11, who was playing in a match at Abbeville Park at Mindarie in Perth 's north on May 25. The man has been charged with one count of impeding another person's normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the neck. The child did not require medical treatment. The Mindarie Football club has since labelled the alleged conduct a 'serious incident' and are believed to be supporting the child and his family. 'While passion and competitiveness are part of football, we must always remember the game is for the players — especially the children,' club president Lee Hughes said. Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell also described the alleged incident as a 'very serious matter.' 'For someone to allegedly have laid their hands on another person's child is extremely disturbing, as a parent of kids and someone who loves the game very much,' the former A-League star told ABC Radio Perth. Harnwell added it was an isolated incident. 'We have something like 1,500 to 2,000 games going on every weekend and we certainly don't hear about anything like this occurring,' he said. 'We do a lot of work with our clubs to support them, to support good behaviour at games and training sessions. '(Our aim is) to make sure everybody who attends a football match understands the expectations that are placed upon them.' In a statement, Football West told the ABC they would co-operate with police on the alleged matter. The man is due to appear in the Joondalup Magistrates court on June 6.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Rival spectator faces ban after he allegedly strangled a boy, 11, during a Perth junior soccer match
A parent will face court accused of choking an 11-year-old boy from the opposing team during a junior soccer match. The man, 46, is accused of strangling the boy during an under-12s match at Abbeville Park in Mindarie in Perth 's north on Sunday. The boy was playing for Mindarie Football Club against Whitford City FC when a parent from the opposing team allegedly grabbed his neck during a dispute made over a call. The boy was not seriously injured and did not require medical treatment. A Watermans Bay man was charged with one count of of impeding another person's normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the neck. He will appear in Joondalup Magistrates Court on June 6. Whitford City has advised that the father has been banned from all club activities, pending the outcome of legal proceedings. 'The club is cooperating fully with the authorities,' its statement read. 'We take matters of this nature extremely seriously, and our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all players, families, and volunteers. 'As the matter is now before the court, the club will not be making any further comment at this time.' Mindarie Football Club president Lee Hughes also issued a statement in the wake of the incident. 'Our immediate priority is the wellbeing of the child and his family, who are receiving our full support,' he said. 'We are cooperating fully with the opposition club and relevant authorities. 'While passion and competitiveness are part of football, we must always remember the game is for the players - especially the children. 'Their safety, enjoyment and development come first.' Football West chief executive Jamie Harnwell described the alleged incident as a 'very serious matter.' 'For someone to allegedly have laid their hands on another person's child is extremely disturbing, as a parent of kids and someone who loves the game very much,' he told ABC Radio Perth. However, he noted it was an incredibly isolated incident with thousands of games occurring across the state every weekend without 'anything like this'. 'We do a lot of work with our clubs to support them, to support good behaviour at games and training sessions and to make sure that everybody who attends a football match understands the expectations that are placed upon them,' Mr Harnwell said. 'Most importantly is for the players and the parents that were there, to make sure that they're okay and continue to enjoy what should be the best time of the week for them.'
ABC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Man, 46, charged after allegedly grabbing 11yo boy by neck at Mindarie junior soccer match in Perth
A 46-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly grabbed a young boy by the neck at a junior soccer match in Perth's north. Police said the man, a spectator from a visiting team, approached the 11-year old boy who was playing in a match at Abbeville Park in Mindarie between 11am and 1pm on Sunday. The man has been charged with one count of impeding another person's normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the neck. The child did not require medical treatment. The Mindarie Football club has labelled it a "serious incident" and said was supporting the child and his family. "While passion and competitiveness are part of football, we must always remember the game is for the players — especially the children," Club President Lee Hughes said. Football West, the governing body for soccer in Western Australia, said it was aware of an alleged incident between an adult spectator and a junior player. In a statement, Football West said it would co-operate with the police on the matter. The governing body said if the man was found to have breached the Football West code of conduct and/or spectator code of behaviour, he would face sanctions, including a possible ban from all Football West matches. The man is due to appear in the Joondalup Magistrates court on June 6.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sheboygan man killed in motorcycle crash in Plymouth; police release identity
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 48-year-old Sheboygan man is dead following a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Plymouth. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 8:11 p.m. on State Highway 67, north of Woodchuck Lane. Train, semi-truck collide in Wisconsin; railroad crossing closed A preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcyclist, identified as Lee Hughes, was traveling south on Highway 67 when he failed to navigate a turn and crashed. Wisconsin woman arrested after domestic argument ends in gunfire Despite efforts from numerous first responders, Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional details have been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pinellas Prep teacher arrested for attempting to transfer obscene material to a child: U.S. Marshals
The Brief A Pinellas Prep teacher was arrested for attempting to transfer obscene material to a child, according to U.S. Marshals. The school told FOX 13 that the arrest of 45-year-old Lee Hughes was related to incidents involving a child outside the Pinellas Prep community. Hughes was a third-grade teacher and the child that he was attempting to transfer obscene material to is nine, according to the criminal complaint. LARGO, Fla. - A teacher at Pinellas Preparatory Academy was arrested for attempting to transfer obscene images to a child, according to a federal warrant issued by U.S. Marshals. The school told FOX 13 that the arrest of 45-year-old Lee Hughes was related to incidents involving a child outside the Pinellas Prep community. Pinellas Prep says Hughes was immediately fired following the arrest and released a statement about their commitment to supporting children at the school. What they're saying "The safety of our children is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting our children and families. Resources are available through both the school and law enforcement for any members of the Pinellas Prep community who may need support. We will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities," a spokesperson for the school said. READ: 4-vehicle crash shuts down I-75 for several hours on Saturday: FHP Hughes was a third-grade teacher and the child that he was attempting to transfer obscene material to is nine, according to the criminal complaint. He was transferred to the Pinellas County Jail on Thursday after the arrest. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was provided by the Pinellas Preparatory Academy and the U.S. Marshals. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
