Matt Petgrave

Police have said their investigation into the death of an Ice Hockey player during a match " is likely to take some time".

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson 's neck was cut by a skate worn by Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave on Saturday evening.

The 29-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

South Yorkshire Police said detectives were continuing to investigate the death.

The Force said it had been studying footage of The Incident , which happened at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.

A spokesperson said: " Since Saturday, detectives have been carrying out a range of inquiries including reviewing footage, talking to witnesses and seeking the advice and support of highly specialised experts to seek to understand the circumstances surrounding What Happened .

" We have also been working closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our investigation.

" As with all unexpected and sudden deaths, it is standard practice for police to investigate the circumstances fully and feed back our findings to HM Coroner.

" Our officers have now left The Scene , however due to The Complex nature of this tragic and unprecedented incident, it is likely the wider investigation will take some time.

" We continue to encourage The Public to avoid speculation, including on Social Media , while we continue our inquiries and will provide updates when appropriate.

" Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of all those affected. "

Source of news: bbc.com