Man arrested over manslaughter of Adam Johnson, 29, is rebailed as probe into 'unprecedented' neck slash death in front of 8,000 fans continues

Police have issued an update on the man arrested over the death of an ice hockey star whose neck was fatally slashed during a match in front of 8,000 fans. Mr Johnson's death shocked the ice hockey world Giving an update on the tragedy, Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood said: 'We have been working meticulously to fully understand the unprecedented circumstances in which Adam sadly lost his life. Mr Johnson's death shocked the ice hockey world, especially as the incident was witnessed by thousands of fans at the arena in Sheffield. Johnson, 29, died after an opposing player's skate slashed his neck during a game in October last year Nottingham Panthers later retired Adam Johnson's No 47 jersey following his death Neck guards have been mandatory in the Elite League, in which the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers compete, since January 1.