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Perth Now
30-04-2025
- Perth Now
Man arrested after death of ice hockey player learns final fate
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on October 28, 2023. A man was arrested two weeks later and though South Yorkshire Police has not publicly identified him, Petgrave said in a crowdfunding appeal for legal fees that he's the subject of a police investigation. On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided it would not bring criminal charges against the man arrested following what it described as '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,' deputy chief crown prosecutor Michael Quinn said. 'Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence and so there will not be a prosecution. 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.' South Yorkshire Police added: 'Extensive enquiries, including reviewing footage, interviewing witnesses and consulting with highly-specialised experts from North America, were carried out. 'In May 2024, a file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review and for a charging decision to be made. 'Since then, we have worked closely with the CPS and provided them with supplementary information to address follow-up enquiries. 'Following the CPS review, they have declined to authorise charges.' After his arrest, Petgrave had been re-bailed several times while the investigation took place. Johnson had skated with the puck into Sheffield's defensive zone when Petgrave collided with another Panthers player nearby. Petgrave's left skate elevated as he began to fall and the blade hit Johnson in the neck.
7NEWS
30-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Man arrested after death of Adam Johnson will not face charges, British prosecutors say
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on October 28, 2023. A man was arrested two weeks later and though South Yorkshire Police has not publicly identified him, Petgrave said in a crowdfunding appeal for legal fees that he's the subject of a police investigation. On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided it would not bring criminal charges against the man arrested following what it described as '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,' deputy chief crown prosecutor Michael Quinn said. 'Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence and so there will not be a prosecution. 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.' South Yorkshire Police added: 'Extensive enquiries, including reviewing footage, interviewing witnesses and consulting with highly-specialised experts from North America, were carried out. 'In May 2024, a file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review and for a charging decision to be made. 'Since then, we have worked closely with the CPS and provided them with supplementary information to address follow-up enquiries. 'Following the CPS review, they have declined to authorise charges.' After his arrest, Petgrave had been re-bailed several times while the investigation took place. Johnson had skated with the puck into Sheffield's defensive zone when Petgrave collided with another Panthers player nearby. Petgrave's left skate elevated as he began to fall and the blade hit Johnson in the neck.
Vancouver Sun
30-04-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Player arrested in death of former NHLer from on-ice collision won't be charged
Article content LONDON — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Article content Article content Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenceman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023. Article content Article content A man was arrested two weeks later and though South Yorkshire Police did not publicly identify him, Petgrave himself said in a crowdfunding appeal for legal fees that he was the subject of a police investigation. Article content Article content On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service announced it would not bring criminal charges against the man arrested following what it described as 'a shocking and deeply upsetting incident.' Article content '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,' Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Michael Quinn said. 'Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.' Article content Article content After his arrest, Petgrave had been re-bailed several times while the investigation took place. His agent declined to comment Tuesday. Article content During the game, Johnson had skated with the puck into Sheffield's defensive zone when Petgrave collided with another Panthers player nearby. Petgrave's left skate elevated as he began to fall and the blade hit Johnson in the neck. Article content Article content The native of Hibbing, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The death of the 29-year-old former Pittsburgh Penguins player sparked debate across the sport about improving safety for players. Article content Petgrave, a 33-year-old Canadian, had support from some of Johnson's teammates. Victor Björkung had told a Swedish newspaper there 'isn't a chance that it's deliberate.' Björkung had played the pass to Johnson and said he was traumatized by what he saw.
Edmonton Journal
30-04-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Player arrested in death of former NHLer from on-ice collision won't be charged
Article content LONDON — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenceman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023. Article content A man was arrested two weeks later and though South Yorkshire Police did not publicly identify him, Petgrave himself said in a crowdfunding appeal for legal fees that he was the subject of a police investigation. On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service announced it would not bring criminal charges against the man arrested following what it described as '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,' Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Michael Quinn said. 'Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.' Article content After his arrest, Petgrave had been re-bailed several times while the investigation took place. His agent declined to comment Tuesday. During the game, Johnson had skated with the puck into Sheffield's defensive zone when Petgrave collided with another Panthers player nearby. Petgrave's left skate elevated as he began to fall and the blade hit Johnson in the neck. The native of Hibbing, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The death of the 29-year-old former Pittsburgh Penguins player sparked debate across the sport about improving safety for players. Petgrave, a 33-year-old Canadian, had support from some of Johnson's teammates. Victor Björkung had told a Swedish newspaper there 'isn't a chance that it's deliberate.' Björkung had played the pass to Johnson and said he was traumatized by what he saw. Article content Johnson — one of the 'import' players in the Elite Ice Hockey League — was in his first season at Nottingham after stints in Germany and a handful of games for the Penguins in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. Johnson was living with fiancee Ryan Wolfe and studying at Loughborough Business School. The English Ice Hockey Association, which governs the sport below the Elite League, reacted to Johnson's death by requiring all players in England to wear neck guards from the start of 2024. Latest National Stories
National Post
30-04-2025
- National Post
Player arrested in death of former NHLer from on-ice collision won't be charged
Article content LONDON — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Article content Article content Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenceman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023. Article content Article content A man was arrested two weeks later and though South Yorkshire Police did not publicly identify him, Petgrave himself said in a crowdfunding appeal for legal fees that he was the subject of a police investigation. Article content Article content On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service announced it would not bring criminal charges against the man arrested following what it described as 'a shocking and deeply upsetting incident.' Article content '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,' Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Michael Quinn said. 'Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson.' Article content Article content After his arrest, Petgrave had been re-bailed several times while the investigation took place. His agent declined to comment Tuesday. Article content During the game, Johnson had skated with the puck into Sheffield's defensive zone when Petgrave collided with another Panthers player nearby. Petgrave's left skate elevated as he began to fall and the blade hit Johnson in the neck. Article content Article content The native of Hibbing, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The death of the 29-year-old former Pittsburgh Penguins player sparked debate across the sport about improving safety for players. Article content Petgrave, a 33-year-old Canadian, had support from some of Johnson's teammates. Victor Björkung had told a Swedish newspaper there 'isn't a chance that it's deliberate.' Björkung had played the pass to Johnson and said he was traumatized by what he saw. Article content Johnson — one of the 'import' players in the Elite Ice Hockey League — was in his first season at Nottingham after stints in Germany and a handful of games for the Penguins in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. Article content Johnson was living with fiancee Ryan Wolfe and studying at Loughborough Business School. Article content The English Ice Hockey Association, which governs the sport below the Elite League, reacted to Johnson's death by requiring all players in England to wear neck guards from the start of 2024. Article content
