Police investigate UK ice hockey tragedy amid tributes to Adam Johnson

South Yorkshire force looking into death of American Nottingham Panthers player during match in Sheffield

Police have said they are investigating the death of a professional ice hockey player during a match in Sheffield on Saturday night and have encouraged people to avoid speculation about the incident.

Adam Johnson, 29, died after appearing to receive a catastrophic cut to his neck from the skate blade of another player during the Challenge Cup game between his team Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers.