NO criminal charges will be brought following the the death of tragic ice hockey star Adam Johnson, prosecutors have confirmed.
The Nottingham Panthers star, 29, was killed when hein a freak accident inin October 2023.
The opponent wasthe following month.
South Yorkshire Police today confirmed no criminal charges will be brought against the player.
Michael Quinn, deputy chief crown prosecutor, said: “This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident.
“The CPS and South Yorkshire Police have worked closely together to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against the other ice hockey player involved.”;
Video clips showedafter he was knocked off-balance moments before the horror.
Around 8,000 fans watched inhorroraslay stricken on the ice at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
He received emergency treatment while being shielded by players before he was taken tohospital.
An inquest into his death heard previously how Adam’s fiancée Ryan Wolfe identified his body after he died in hospital later that day.
The full inquest was adjourned until January 26, 2024, while the investigation into his death continues.
Tragically, Johnson is understood during the summer before his death.
She took toon Monday morning to share a picture of the icehockeyplayer.
Ryan said: “My sweet, sweet angel. I’ll miss you forever and love you always.”;
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