Former Carlisle United forward Hallam Hope has suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted following the National League game between Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield.
The incident happened outside Boundary where Hope had been playing for Oldham.
It appears a Chesterfield player may have been involved because the Spireites say they are aware of an allegation relating to one of their players, who has not been named.
Oldham said the incident happened in the staff car park after the game on Saturday and that Hope required hospital treatment. They added that he will be out “for some weeks.”
CCTV footage of the incident has been provided by Oldham for police, and Chesterfield have confirmed that they are also assisting with enquiries.
An Oldham statement said: “The club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience.
“Whilst the investigation is continuing Oldham Athletic will make no further comment on the incident.”
The 28-year-old Hope joining Oldham in 2021and remained with the club following their relegation from League Two last season. So far this season he has scored three goals in seven league appearances.
Hope played for Carlisle 104 times between 2017 and 2020 and scored 25 goals.
While at Everton during his youth career he was capped by England at four different age groups up to Under=19’s before switching his allegiance to Barbados in 2018 for whom he has been capped six times.
