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| Matlock Town footballer Jordan Sinnott dies after 'assault on night out' | |
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| A Matlock Town FC player has died after being attacked during a night out, police have said. | |
| Jordan Sinnott was found unconscious in Market Place, Retford, Nottinghamshire, at about 02:00 GMT on Saturday. | Jordan Sinnott was found unconscious in Market Place, Retford, Nottinghamshire, at about 02:00 GMT on Saturday. |
| Police had earlier been called to a "large-scale fight" at a pub car park in the town, hours before the 25-year-old midfielder was discovered. | Police had earlier been called to a "large-scale fight" at a pub car park in the town, hours before the 25-year-old midfielder was discovered. |
| He was in a critical condition with a fractured skull and died later in hospital. A man has been arrested. | |
| The 27-year-old remains in police custody being questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. | |
| On Saturday, non-league club Matlock Town said players found out about Mr Sinnott's condition when they arrived for their match against Mickleover Sports and "agreed it should be postponed to a future date". | |
| The club issued a statement after he died, which said: "His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time." | |
| Mr Sinnott was on loan from Alfreton Town, who also issued a statement in which they described the player as a "model footballer and an exceptional talent". | |
| Police said officers had attended a "large-scale fight" between eight men and women at the Dominie Cross pub car park in Grove Street, hours before Mr Sinnott was found. | Police said officers had attended a "large-scale fight" between eight men and women at the Dominie Cross pub car park in Grove Street, hours before Mr Sinnott was found. |
| "Officers were later called to assist ambulance crews who were attempting to treat Mr Sinnott after he was found unconscious with a suspected fractured skull following a subsequent incident," Nottinghamshire Police said later on Saturday. | "Officers were later called to assist ambulance crews who were attempting to treat Mr Sinnott after he was found unconscious with a suspected fractured skull following a subsequent incident," Nottinghamshire Police said later on Saturday. |
| Police said a 27-year old man suffered a suspected broken nose and a 44-year old man was left with a suspected broken jaw. | Police said a 27-year old man suffered a suspected broken nose and a 44-year old man was left with a suspected broken jaw. |
| Det Insp Wilson said: "Our detectives are continuing their enquiries to understand how three men came to sustain their injuries. | Det Insp Wilson said: "Our detectives are continuing their enquiries to understand how three men came to sustain their injuries. |
| "This incident happened at a very busy time and we believe there are still a number of witnesses who have still not come forward." | "This incident happened at a very busy time and we believe there are still a number of witnesses who have still not come forward." |
| Mr Sinnott, from Bradford, is the son of former footballer Lee Sinnott and made his debut at Huddersfield Town against Leicester City in 2013. | Mr Sinnott, from Bradford, is the son of former footballer Lee Sinnott and made his debut at Huddersfield Town against Leicester City in 2013. |
| Earlier this month he scored the first hat-trick of his career during a game against Basford United. | Earlier this month he scored the first hat-trick of his career during a game against Basford United. |
| Mr Sinnott previously had spells at Halifax Town and Chesterfield. | Mr Sinnott previously had spells at Halifax Town and Chesterfield. |
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