NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) – A wresting coach in Ohio faces charges after an altercation involving a referee turned violent during a youth sporting event.
The aggressive attack happened Sunday at North Olmsted High School. The school was not involved, but had allowed the use of its facilities for a youth wrestling tournament.
Police said the incident took place during a match between athletes from Brecksville and Brookside. The video, as seen in the player above, appears to show Brecksville’s youth coach, William Dies, punching a referee as he turned his back.
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The referee told Nexstar’s WJW off-camera that he believes Dies was upset over points in the match he felt should have been awarded. The referee said he advised Dies to take up his issues with the head referee, and was then assaulted…