One Welsh footballer, Joel Collins, dey face serious injury after him and some of his teammates suffer violent attack with baseball bats and other weapons.
The incident happen on Saturday after Avenue Hotspur play against Llanrumney Athletic at the Eastern Leisure Centre in Llanrumney. Witnesses talk say a group of people confront the Avenue Hotspur players as dem dey leave the changing rooms, using baseball bats, bike seats, and other things to attack dem.
Joel Collins, who be 32 years old, get a broken kneecap and dey undergo surgery. The injury be described as ‘life-changing’ and him might no fit work for up to four months. Him currently dey hospitalized but in good spirits.
Llanrumney Athletic condemn the actions of those involved and say their players and coaching staff no part of the incident. South Wales police dey investigate the ‘violent disorder’ and dey call for witnesses to come forward.
Avenue Hotspur express gratitude to those who donate to a fundraiser for Joel Collins, which get overwhelming response. The club describe the incident as ‘entirely unacceptable’ and ‘truly distressing and frightening’ for everyone involved.
