Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

The man, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, remains in police custody, South Yorkshire Police said in a statement

Detectives investigating the death of Nottingham Panthers’ ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his throat was slashed with a skate blade have arrested a man.

Officers confirmed the suspect is in custody on suspicion of manslaughter and is being questioned about the circumstances of Johnson’s death on October 28.

Police investigating the “tragic and unprecedented” loss of life – which left a crowd of 8,000 stunned, with some in tears – had warned an inquiry would take “some time”.