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Premier League fan arrested over alleged racial abuse toward Antoine Semenyo

New York Post·Christian Arnold·27 days ago
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An English football fan was arrested for alleged racial abuse toward Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Everton on Monday.  Merseyside Police arrested a 71-year-old man “on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order [offense],” according to the BBC . Authorities made the arrest after “supporters and stewards reported that racist abuse was shouted” by the Everton fan,” police said.  Everton and Manchester City were playing the Matchweek 35 contest at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.  Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo celebrates after scoring a goal this season. REUTERS Everton condemned the man’s alleged actions on Tuesday in a statement that called “racism and discrimination in all forms are completely unacceptable.” “They have no place in our stadia, our sport or in society,” the club said.…

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