Police investigating on-field incident

Police are investigating an alleged assault that occurred during a reserves football match between Minyip-murtoa and Horsham at Murtoa on Saturday.

Ararat Crime Investigation Unit confirmed a 22-year-old Horsham man was allegedly assaulted at about 2pm.

The man received treatment at a Melbourne hospital for serious but non-life threatening facial injuries that required corrective surgery.

Police arrested and interviewed a 27-year-old Minyip man on Saturday. They released the man pending further inquiries.

Detective Senior Constable Gjalt Erkelens urged anyone with information about or footage of the incident to contact the Ararat Crime Investigation Unit or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

People can also submit a confidential crime report with Crime Stoppers at persvic.com.au.

AFL Wimmera-mallee general manager Stephen Mcqueen confirmed umpires filed a report following the incident, but the league was yet to set a tribunal date. www.crimestop