Investigations remain ongoing after a man is alleged to have been punched in the face during a soccer game in Bathurst.
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Police say they were called to Proctor Park at around 10am on Sunday, August 6 following reports that a man in his 50s was alleged to have been punched in the face by a man in his 40s.
Chief Inspector Chris Sammut, of Chifley Police District, said the altercation happened after two players had challenged for the ball during a game.
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"The victim brushed past the offender and the offender has turned and punched him in the face," he said.
"The victim fell to the ground and he [the alleged offender in the matter] was given a red card by the ref.
"Obviously, you consent to certain contact but [the allegation is] he got punched in the face. Police are still investigating."
Paramedics treated the man in his 50s at the scene for a facial injury, before transporting him to the Bathurst Health Service.
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