Roscommon GAA investigating alleged assault of referee

Roscommon GAA has confirmed an investigation is underway into an incident involving a referee during a minor championship match yesterday evening.

The referee, who was officiating at the underage game in Ballyforan, required medical attention after he was allegedly assaulted during the second half of the game.

In a statement this morning, Roscommon GAA said it was aware of the incident at an underage match yesterday evening and would like to wish the referee involved a speedy recovery.

Roscommon GAA said it strongly condemns "any behaviour that puts any of our match officials at risk".

Roscommon GAA said the county's Competitions Control Committee will commence a full investigation into the incident.