Major update provided in the investigation of Adam Johnson's passing a year after the tragic incident

This afternoon police in the UK have provided an update on the investigation into the circumstances that led to the passing of beloved hockey player Adam Johnson.

Just over a year ago, the hockey world was sent into a state of shock when it was announced that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson had passed away after being struck by a skate in a game in the EIHL.

The hockey community came together to mourn the passing of Adam Johnson and improve the safety of the game of hockey by encouraging professional leagues to require neck guards.

Shortly after his passing, it was announced by the South Yorkshire Police Department that an investigation was being launched to determine what led to Adam Johnson's passing.

A few weeks later the player whose skate hit Adam Johnson, Matt Petgrave was placed under arrest and questioned regarding the unfortunate incident.

Since then an investigation has been ongoing and all those who were initially impacted by the story have been waiting for an update from the authorities in the UK.

Today the South Yorkshire Police have finally been able to provide an update after several months of silence on the situation.

Investigation into the passing of Adam Johnson to continue

According to a new release from the South Yorkshire Police the investigation is still taking place over a year after Adam Johnson's passing.

In the meantime, it has also been confirmed that Matt Petgrave had his bail extended by the courts until January 2025.

The ongoing investigation and sad outcome continue to impact all those who were involved that day. As Adam Johnson's family continues to grieve and process such an immense loss we send our thoughts out to them.

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