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Arrest in police investigation of racial abuse towards Man City star Sterling

Police investigating allegations Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling was the subject of a hate crime have arrested a man, reports BBC Sport.

It was reported Sterling was racially abused and attacked on Saturday after arriving at City's training ground.

Greater Manchester Police said they arrested a 29-year-old on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and are treating the case as a hate crime.

City are yet to comment on the allegation or arrest.

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