Halifax Thunderbirds player Tyson Bell suspended, cited for assault in Colorado

Halifax Thunderbirds player suspended Tyson Bell has been suspended from the Halifax Thunderbirds after an alleged incident involving spectators during a recent game.

The Halifax Thunderbirds has suspended player Tyson Bell following an alleged assault in Colorado.

The organization did not say how long Bell will be suspended in their announcement, which was made on X Thursday morning.

It comes after the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced on Dec. 22 it was investigating an “alleged incident between a player and spectator(s) following the Halifax at Colorado game on December 21.”

Video posted to social media of the alleged incident appears to show a player punch one spectator and hit another with a lacrosse stick.

The NLL did not identify the player involved, however the Denver Police Department has identified Bell as the suspect.

Police allege Bell and a victim were “involved in an argument” at Ball Arena in Denver when the victim was hit in the face, causing minor injury.

Bell, who is from St. Catharines, Ont., is scheduled to appear in Denver court on Jan. 22.

The NLL said it would provide an update after it has completed its investigation.

The Thunderbirds’ next game is in Halifax against the Albany FireWolves on Saturday night.

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