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Castleford Tigers chief Steve Gill 'viciously assaulted' | |
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Castleford Tigers rugby club chief executive Steve Gill was "viciously" assaulted during a town-centre attack, the club has said. | Castleford Tigers rugby club chief executive Steve Gill was "viciously" assaulted during a town-centre attack, the club has said. |
The Betfred Super League leaders said the attack happened in Bridge Street, Castleford, early on Friday. | The Betfred Super League leaders said the attack happened in Bridge Street, Castleford, early on Friday. |
A statement from the club thanked emergency services, who it said were called to the scene and responded quickly. | A statement from the club thanked emergency services, who it said were called to the scene and responded quickly. |
A 58-year old man has been arrested and remains in police custody. | |
The Tigers wished Mr Gill, who is now recovering at home, a speedy recovery. | The Tigers wished Mr Gill, who is now recovering at home, a speedy recovery. |
His association with his home-town club began when he operated the scoreboard. | |
He held the role of assistant coach before becoming head of youth in 2008 and four years ago took over from Steve Ferres as chief executive. | He held the role of assistant coach before becoming head of youth in 2008 and four years ago took over from Steve Ferres as chief executive. |
He has overseen a rise in fortunes of the Tigers, who gained a 66-10 win over Leeds on Thursday to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. | He has overseen a rise in fortunes of the Tigers, who gained a 66-10 win over Leeds on Thursday to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. |
West Yorkshire Police said: "A 58-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody at this time. | |
"The victim, a 57-year-old man, suffered an injury to his back which is not believed to be serious." |
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