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A Matlock Town FC player has died after being attacked during a night out, police have said.

Jordan Sinnott was found unconscious in Market Place, Retford, Nottinghamshire, at about 02:00 GMT on Saturday.

Police had earlier been called to a "large-scale fight" at a pub car park in the town, hours before the 25-year-old midfielder was discovered.

He was in a critical condition with a fractured skull and died later in hospital. A man has been arrested.

The 27-year-old remains in police custody being questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

On Saturday, non-league club Matlock Town said players found out about Mr Sinnott's condition when they arrived for their match against Mickleover Sports and "agreed it should be postponed to a future date".

The club issued a statement after he died, which said: "His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time."

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