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Boden Hockey fan sentenced for assault after arena brawl

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Key Points
  • A Boden Hockey fan was sentenced for assault after a brawl at Hive arena in November.
  • The assault involved a kick to the neck, with the victim reportedly experiencing breathing issues.
  • The perpetrator received a conditional sentence and fines, according to court documents.

A court in Boden, Sweden, has issued a verdict in a case involving an assault at a hockey match. The incident occurred in November at Hive arena during a Boden Hockey game in Hockeyettan. According to reports, a brawl broke out among fans, starting with a verbal argument and escalating when a supporter in his 30s kicked another Boden fan in the neck.

The victim reportedly lost balance and panicked due to breathing difficulties, seeking medical attention at an emergency room. The perpetrator has been sentenced to a conditional sentence and fines for assault. The sources do not specify the exact date of the verdict or provide further details on injuries or motives.

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