VIDEO: Shocking moment referee floored with 'kung-fu' style kick

Last night's (Thursday) NEFL fixture between Bay FC and Sporting BJD from Ballyjamesduff was abandoned after 85 minutes after the referee was apparently assaulted by a player who seemed to run at the official and kick him.

The incident was captured on video, which seems to show a kung fu-style kick, and has since been widely circulated on social media.

Sporting BJD were playing Dundalk side Bay FC NEFL Div 1 and Bay FC were leading 1-0 when the incident occurred and the match was abandoned.

The NEFL has confirmed they are aware of an incident and that they will be conducting an investigation once they have a report on the game.

“The NEFL Committee has been made aware of the abandonment of Thursday night’s Division 1 league match between Bay FC and Sporting BJD after 85 minutes.

"The scoreline at the time of abandonment was 1-0 in favour of Bay. Following anticipated receipt of reports on the match, the NEFL Committee shall conduct an investigation in accordance with rules governing same,” a statement from the NEFL said.