The post-match incident that led to Oldham Athletic’s Hallam Hope requiring hospital treatment and being sidelined for two months remains under investigation.

The forward, who had started the season well scoring three goals in his first six games, suffered what the club described as “serious injuries” after being attacked on the staff car park following the home game with Chesterfield on September 3.

Hope needed hospital treatment, and the incident was reported to the police the following day, with Chesterfield stating they were assisting Greater Manchester Police with their enquiries, while CCTV footage was provided to police.

An arrest was made later that month in connection with the alleged assault by an opposition player.

A statement from GMP at the time read: “A 27-year-old man was arrested on Friday (9 September 2022), on suspicion of assault following a report of the assault of a man in his 20s, at Boundary Park, Oldham, on 4 September 2022.

“The suspect has since been released under investigation.”

The Oldham Times has continued to follow up the case with GMP and following further enquiries this week we were advised that, currently, there were no updates.