Police arrest man over Edwardstown footy assault, South Australia

A man has been arrested this afternoon following an investigation into alleged assaults at a junior football game at Edwardstown on Sunday.

About 6.30pm on Sunday 23 May, police were called to the Edwardstown Memorial Oval following reports that a teenage umpire and another man had been assaulted during a football game.

The boy was treated at the scene by SA Ambulance for minor facial injuries. The man was not injured.

Following investigations, Southern District Police arrested a 44-year-old Ingle Farm man this afternoon. He has been charged with two counts of assault and one count of affray and bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 5 August.

Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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