AN investigation has been opened after a match in the York Football League Premier Division was abandoned at half-time – after the referee discovered poo in one of his shoes.
The grassroots football match between Old Malton St Mary’s and Malt Shovel saw a feisty first-half which had the latter leading 2-1 at the break.
Old Malton had led through a controversial penalty decision, before Malt Shovel had come from behind to establish their lead.
However, the match was promptly abandoned after the referee discovered poo in one his black Nike trainers at half-time, calling the game off due to fears over his own safety.
The culprit has not yet been identified, but The Press understands that the North Riding Football Association is investigating the offence.
If found guilty, either club could be fined or docked points if it is discovered that they had been involved.
The match was also shown with highlights on the social media platform TikTok, which also included a picture of the poo in the shoe, with the video now being viewed more than three million times.
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