The National Lacrosse League has launched an investigation after disturbing scenes erupted after a recent Halifax Thunderbirds game.
A video of professional lacrosse player Tyson Bell getting into a physical altercation with a fan after Saturday's game against the Colorado Mammoths has gone viral. At one point in the fight, Bell appeared to be using a lacrosse stick.
The NLL admitted it was aware of what happened after last weekend's game.
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Lacrosse sticks were placed on the field before the game. (Grant Halverson/NCAA Photo via Getty Images)
“The National Lacrosse League is aware of an alleged incident that occurred between a player and a spectator following the game between Halifax and Colorado on December 21,” the NLL said in a statement on Dec. 22. Ta. “The league will provide an update” once the investigation is complete. ”
A video shared on social media reportedly showed Bell “attacking a fan with his fists before brandishing his cane at the fan.” TMZ Sports.
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The fans appeared to directly insult the players as they headed to the locker room. Bell's teammates eventually intervened and held Bell back in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
A broken lacrosse stick lies on the sideline. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Colorado defeated Halifax on Saturday. Colorado forward Will Malcolm led his team with 10 points and seven goals in the 9-14 win. Meanwhile, Bell did not record any goals during the match.
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Other details about the incident were not immediately available.
The Thunderbirds will play the Albany Firewolves on December 28th at Scotiabank Center.
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