Matt Petgrave -- the hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to former NHL pro Adam Johnson's death in 2023 -- will not face criminal charges ... British officials stated this week.
The Crown Prosecution Service announced the decision Tuesday ... saying after a thorough police investigation, it has chosen not to pursue charges.
"We have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution.