Police launch investigation into alleged assault of tennis coach at Birmingham Open
Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a tennis coach at the Birmingham Open. The incident reportedly occurred after a dispute over practice court usage. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- ▪A tennis coach was allegedly assaulted by a member of grounds staff at the Birmingham Open.
- ▪The altercation followed a dispute over the use of practice courts at the Edgbaston Priory Club.
- ▪James McCabe, an Australian player, reported that his father was left in pain after the incident.
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