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<\/p>\nAdam Johnson's 'traumatised' pal has quit Ice Hockey after witnessing the awful death of his team-mate.<\/p>\n
Johnson, 29, was killed when playing for the Nottingham Panthers when he was involved in a collision that slit his throat mid-match. Victor Bjorkung, who was playing for the Panthers that night, has now walked away from the team.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Swedish outlet Expressen, Bjorkung revealed he has struggled with his emotions since the death of his friend. He said: "I have tried to suppress a lot. You are so shocked at the moment, everything goes so damn fast.<\/p>\n
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"One moment you have your friend there, the next second he's gone. Being on the ice when a friend I hold close dies like that. It's terrible. It went so damn fast<\/p>\n
"I was a few meters away from him and I have a lot of memory gaps, but I have been told that I played the puck up to him on the left wing and then it takes a few seconds before\u2026 well, everyone knows what happens after that."<\/p>\n
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South Yorkshire Police are investigating Johnson's death – and a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. He was then was subsequently bailed on November 15.<\/p>\n
Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said after the arrest: "Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances.<\/p>\n
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"We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. <\/p>\n
"Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue."<\/p>\n