A US football referee has died after being
punched by a player during altercation
following his sending off.
According to witnesses and police, John
Bieniewicz, 44, suffered fatal head injuries
when he was allegedly struck by the
offending player during a park match in the
US state of Michigan on Sunday.
He was left unconscious on the pitch until
medical staff and authorities arrived, but
after spending two days on a life support
machine he was pronounced dead in
hospital on Tuesday.
Baseel Abdul-Amir Saad, 36, has been the
man accused of the attack and is in custody
charged on assault with the intent of
causing great bodily harm.
According to the witnesses that were
present, Saad had complained about a
decision made by Bieniewicz and was
dismissed from the field of play for his
dissent.
Saad reacted badly to this and is alleged to
have hit Bieniewicz while he was reaching
for his card before leaving the pitch and
driving away.
One player Scott Herkes told the Detroit Free
Press: “The ref did nothing to provoke this
attack,”
“I have never in my life seen something like
this.”
Another player Matt Tunstall, 41, said “John
had no idea it was coming.”
Efforts were made by players to perform CPR
on the pitch and revive Bieniewicz but they
were in vain.
According to those close to Bieniewicz, he
was an experienced referee, a caring
husband and a dedicated father to his two
children.
Saad is currently being held by the Wayne
County Prosecutor’s Office and they say say
‘the charges will be reviewed and amended
when appropriate confirmations are made
and other necessary documentation is
received.”
A statement released by Saad’s attorney
said: “Our hearts are saddened to learn of
the passing of John Bieniewicz. May God
bless him and his family members as they
deal with this loss,”
Adding: “Mr. Saad is presumed innocent
unless and until a fact finder determines
differently. As tragic as this event is, we
must keep open minds and listen and wait
for all the facts of this case to unfold.”
The preliminary examination is set for July
10 at the 16 District Court in Livonia.

After they go talk say Africans wild and Suarez is a beast
But wait oo dat player strong sha...only one punch..

Anger rests in the bossom of fools. See how anger has cost him someone else's life. It might cost him his freedom as well.

Sad.

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