Tribal Football

Man arrested over racial abuse claim against Semenyo

Man arrested over racial abuse claim against Semenyo
Man arrested over racial abuse claim against SemenyoPaul ELLIS / AFP / AFP / Profimedia

A man from Liverpool is in police custody after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo reported being subjected to racist abuse at Anfield.

Following an investigation that commenced Friday night, Merseyside Police confirmed on Saturday afternoon that a 47-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence linked to the incident.

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 The man was identified and promptly ejected from the stadium at the time.

 "We have arrested a man following reports racist abuse was directed towards Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo during his team's Premier League fixture versus Liverpool at Anfield on Friday 15 August, " a statement from Liverpool's local police force

 "The suspect's identity was confirmed and he was removed from the ground following the report.

"A 47-year-old man from Liverpool has today (Saturday 16 August) been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. He has been taken into custody to be interviewed."