Another disturbing report of assault on a hockey umpire, this time out of East London, South Africa:
Former South Africa hockey player Reece Basson, who hit an umpire during match in East London two weeks ago, will officially know his fate tonight when United Hockey and Border Hockey meet to discuss his sanction…
In the sanction, of which the Daily Dispatch has a copy, Basson receives an automatic two match ban for the red card he received in the match. He was given a further three match suspension for failing to leave the field of play after being issued a red card and then another 12 match suspension due to the assault on the referee.
Source: VIDEO: Watch hockey player slap umpire | DispatchLIVE (via @DevonUmpires)
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