Turkish FA have suspended all football leagues indefinitely after Ankaragucu president punched referee after his team conceded a late minute equaliser against Rizespor.

The President of Ankaragucu Faruk Koca,ran into the pitch a punched match official Halil Umut Meler The ref also received a few kicks to the head whilst on the ground.

 Koca’s side had conceded a 97th-minute equaliser, ensuring Rizespor would stay four points clear of their hosts after the 1-1 draw.

During the game, he had sent off one player from each side in the Super Lig clash, before allowing an equaliser for opponents Rizespor in the seventh minute of injury time.

37-year-old Meler has officiated matches for UEFA in the champions league and is regarded as one of the elite officials in the sport.

The impact of the punch left the ref with a swollen eye and face, Following the incident the President of Ankaragucu Faruk Koca,has been arrested.

The incident quickly reached as far as Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was quoted in Turkish media condemning the attack.

“I condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragucu-Caykur Rizespor match played this evening, and I wish him a speedy recovery,” said Erdoğan.