A man whose leg was broken as the result of a tackle during a Sunday league football match has been awarded £25,000 in compensation for his injury.
Gary Bailey was playing against Moulsham FC in Essex when Lance Corporal Grant Mackenzie tackled him, the Sun reports.
The referee’s report later described the tackle as "malicious" and Mr Bailey contacted the police on assault charges. Although this was later dropped, Mr Bailey decided to pursue a civil compensation claim against Lance Corporal Mackenzie.
A judge recently decided that Mr Bailey should be eligible for compensation of £25,000 from the soldier.
Solicitor Clare Langford told the Burnley Express last year that anyone who is injured during a football match may be eligible for compensation if the opposing player can be proved to be negligent.
She advised that all amateur players should take out their own insurance in case of such a claim.
