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Arrest after footballer attacked at amateur game

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The assault happened at Tonyrefail's Welfare Ground on Sunday afternoon

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an amateur footballer was attacked during a match.

A 23-year-old woman from Newport was playing in a match between Tonyrefail Welfare Ladies FC and Goytre Women's FC when the attack happened at Tonyrefail Welfare Ground in Rhondda Cynon Taf at about 16:20 GMT on Sunday.

South Wales Police said a 25-year-old woman from Tonyrefail was arrested on suspicion of assault and was bailed pending further inquiries.

In a statement posted online, Goytre Women's FC said the club was "appalled" by the incident, which prompted the game to be abandoned and the player needing hospital treatment.