Another season of sport, another season of sideline abuse. 

Police are investigating a serious assault made on a female football coach in September. 

The Ellerslie FC volunteer was attacked by a male supporter of the opposing team following an under-10s game.  

Northern Region Football CEO Laura Menzies told Ryan Bridge a sideline attack is an absolute extreme. 

She said in most cases this type of behaviour is perpetrated by those on the sideline, and while it’s not always the parents, they can take action against them if they behave inappropriately.  

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Another season of sport, another season of sideline abuse.&nbsp;
Police are investigating a serious assault made on a female football coach in September.&nbsp;
The Ellerslie FC volunteer was attacked by a male supporter of the opposing team following an under-10s game. &nbsp;
Northern Region Football CEO Laura Menzies told Ryan Bridge a sideline attack is an absolute extreme.&nbsp;
She said in most cases this type of behaviour is perpetrated by those on the sideline, and while it’s not always the parents, they can take action against them if they behave inappropriately. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Laura Menzies: Northern Region Football CEO on the investigation into the assault of a coach

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