Wallwork stabbed in nightclub incident
Friday, 1 December 2006 11:05West Brom midfielder Ronnie Wallwork has been stabbed in a nightclub attack.
Wallwork, who is currently on loan at Championship rivals Barnsley, was knifed at the Sugar Lounge bar in Manchester city centre last night.
The 29-year-old midfielder, who began his career at Manchester United, was stabbed in the hand, stomach and back. It is not known what type of weapon was used.
Police were called to the bar around 11.30pm last night following reports that a man had been stabbed.
Wallwork was taken to hospital with stab wounds and is now in a stable condition.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: 'Detectives believe this was not a random attack and are making further inquiries to trace the offender.'
A statement on Barnsley's website today read: 'Barnsley Football Club can confirm that on-loan midfielder Ronnie Wallwork has been involved in an incident in Manchester last night.
'The club are deeply concerned about Ronnie and, although we do not know the full facts or circumstances surrounding the incident, we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
'Ronnie has been a model professional during his time at Barnsley Football Club and we will be liaising with West Bromwich Albion FC as to the best course of action.'
