Scunthorpe United have confirmed defender Jonathan Gjoshe is recovering from the non-life-threatening injuries he sustained during Saturday night’s train attack.
The National League club told the BBC that the player was slashed across the bicep and had to undergo an operation in hosptial.
‘Scunthorpe United can confirm registered player Jonathan Gjoshe was one of the victims affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London on Saturday evening,’ a statement on the club’s official website read.
‘We can confirm that Jonathan sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack, but currently remains in hospital.
‘Due to the ongoing investigations taking place, we are currently unable to update further.
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‘Everyone at the club, from the board, management and his teammates, along with all staff behind the scenes, sends our heartfelt well wishes to Jonathan for a full recovery, which is also extended to all the victims on board the train.’
Anthony Williams, 32, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with 10 counts of attempted murder.
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