Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 22 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
Two Fairfield (NSW) men have been charged following the alleged assault of two referees at a Rugby 7s competition yesterday.
About 3.00pm yesterday (Sunday, 22 September 2025) police were called to a junior Rugby 7s tournament being held at Southwell Park playing fields in Lyneham.
Police allege an 18-year-old and his father entered the playing field, with the 18-year-old assaulting one referee and as he was being assisted by a second referee, the father coward punched the second referee from behind. He was knocked unconscious and was transported to hospital by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics.
After speaking to witnesses, police were directed to an 18-year-old and he was arrested as he attempted to leave the scene. A 42-year-old man (who is the father of the 18-year-old) was arrested late last night when he attended City Police Station. Both men have been charged with assault and are scheduled to appear in court in November (2025).
Anyone who has video footage of the incident (who has not already spoken to police) is asked to contact Crime Stoppers via www.crimestoppers.com.au quoting reference 8167629.
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