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Referees attacked after controversial draw in China's League One

The officiating team from Baoding Rongda's stalemate with Wuhan Zall was assaulted in their hotel room, according to the Chinese Football Association

A group of at least 10 people attacked a team of match officials following a controversial draw in China's League One, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has said.

The referee and his assistants were assaulted in their hotel room shortly after the power to the room had been cut off.

The CFA says they were left with injuries to their heads, waists and legs. A police investigation has reportedly been launched.

A spokeswoman for the CFA said: "At about 22:30 [local time] after the match, the electricity of the room where the referees were resting was cut off.