Police and the Goldfields Football League are investigating an alleged assault on a umpire during a football match in Kambalda on Saturday.

It’s alleged an umpire was struck and injured during a league match.

Goldfields Football League president Graham Borchett said a full police investigation is underway and the player will face the GFL Tribunal.

“It’s not what we stand for up here.”

The umpire is receiving support from the league.

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