The incident has sparked a debate on social media, with some suggesting that the kick to Johnson's neck by Matt Petgrave may have been intentional.
The South Yorkshire Police released a statement on Monday, stating,
They have also appealed to the public to refrain from speculating about the incident while their inquiries continue. The focus now remains on uncovering the facts surrounding this unfortunate event.
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30 OCTOBRE | 339 ANSWERS Major Investigation Begins in The Death of Former NHL Player Adam Johnson Do you believe foul play caused the death of Adam Johnson? | ||
Yes | 106 | 31.3 % |
No, it was accidental. | 233 | 68.7 % |
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