Adam Johnson’s family speak out as man arrested after ice hockey star’s ‘throat was slashed by Matt Petgrave’s skate’

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ADAM Johnson’s family have spoken out as a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of the ice hockey star.

Johnson, 29, was seriously injured during a Challenge Cup game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers on October 28 and died later in hospital.

Adam Johnson’s grieving aunt Kari reacted to the news from her home in Minnesota[/caption]

Adam in action for the Nottingham Panthers[/caption]

Reacting to the news from her home in Kelly Lake, Minnesota, in the US, Adam’s grieving aunt Kari Johnson said: “We’re just going to have to let it play out and see what happens.

“Whatever they’d decided, I would have had to live with it.

“But I’m just glad they are being diligent with doing what they’re supposed to be doing.”

A post-mortem examination confirmed the American’s cause of death as a neck injury.

South Yorkshire Police said the man arrested was taken into custody, without giving further details.

Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said: “Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances.

“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our inquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.”