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EAST LIVERPOOL -- East Liverpool City Schools superintendent Jonathan Ludwig confirmed early Saturday morning that there was an altercation that led to a serious injury during Friday’s Brooke-East Liverpool football game at Patterson Field.
Reportedly the juvenile victim of the alleged assault was stabbed at around 9:30 p.m. Emergency vehicles with lights on were seen around the concession stand nearest to the visiting stands during the second overtime of the four overtime game. The victim was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for medical care.
Law enforcement and fire department personnel were close by when the incident happened and Ludwig thanked them for their quick response in his statement.
The incident is under investigation by the East Liverpool Police Department and Ludwig asked anyone with information or tips regarding the incident to call the East Liverpool Police Department.
Ludwig said East Liverpool City Schools will work closely with local agencies to review and strengthen the safety measures in place. The district will provide counselors and support staff to students on Monday.
East Liverpool is scheduled to host Marion-Franklin from the Columbus area in a Div. IV football playoff game on Friday at Patterson Field.