American Football star allegedly 'jumped and robbed' in Ireland ahead of NFL game
The incident comes as the Pittsburgh Steelers play Vikings in the first NFL regular season game in Ireland's Croke Park
An American Football player visiting Ireland for the NFL's much-anticipated game today was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Dublin on Friday night.
Skylar Thompson, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback currently on injured reserve, reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident.
NFL Network journalist Tom Pelissero broke the news on social media, reporting that Thompson sustained minor injuries in the attack but is "OK and with the team."
In a statement, Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said: "We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin. We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident."
The Steelers are in the capital to face the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon, in what is the NFL's first-ever regular season fixture to be staged here.
Kick-off was pencilled in for 2.30pm in what marks a historic moment as the NFL expands its international series to Ireland for the first time.
Gardaí have been contacted for comment.