National Lacrosse League player charged with assault over violent fight with fans
The National Lacrosse League player who was seen on video attacking some fans after a game last weekend has been issued a citation for his role in the altercation.
The incident happened on December 21 following the Halifax Thunderbirds’ loss to the Colorado Mammoth in Denver… then Tyson Bell went after two people who seemed to be hindering him and his team.
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In footage captured by a spectator at Ball Arena, Bell can be seen punching one of the fans before hitting another with his stick.
A report from the Denver Police Department, according to CBCstated that the fan who was hit by Bell’s stick suffered a minor injury.
Bell is now due to appear in court in January.
The Thunderbirds, meanwhile, have suspended Bell for his actions.
As for the NLL, it said in a statement earlier this week that it has launched an investigation into the matter… and “will provide an update after it completes its investigation.”
