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Police Arrest 35-Year-Old After Viral Elbow as Trearddur Bay Release Tom Taylor

A criminal inquiry now runs in parallel with an FAW disciplinary review after footage from the tier-three match drew national attention.

Overview

  • Sideline video captured Trearddur Bay defender Tom Taylor elbowing Porthmadog winger Danny Brookwell off the ball before a penalty at Y Traeth.
  • North Wales Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault as part of their inquiry into the incident.
  • Trearddur Bay initially suspended Taylor, then announced he had been released following an internal review and apologized to those affected.
  • CPD Porthmadog said Brookwell sustained a concussion, required treatment, left the match, and is now recovering at home.
  • The FAW confirmed it will review the tier‑three fixture, while match data show no red card was issued for the clash and Taylor later received a booking.