WIDNES Vikings have issued a statement confirming that Danny Tickle was involved in an incident on Saturday evening that required hospital treatment.
Tickle is in a stable condition and the club have been advised that he will make a complete recovery.
Widnes have said they will be making no further comments on this matter at this stage.
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