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Everton fan arrested after Man City’s Antoine Semenyo suffers alleged racist abuse

The Independent·Richard Jolly·28 days ago
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An Everton supporter has been arrested after alleged racist abuse was directed at Manchester City ’s Antoine Semenyo during Monday’s 3-3 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium. A 71-year-old man has been bailed by Merseyside Police after being arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, which was reported by both stewards and fans. City issued a statement condemning the alleged abuse of Semenyo and offering their support to both the winger and defender Marc Guehi , who was targeted on social media after his mistake led to Everton’s first goal, scored by Thierno Barry. Everton released a statement of their own, underlining their opposition to racism and other forms of discrimination. City said: “Manchester City strongly condemns the racist abuse directed towards Antoine Semenyo at yesterday’s match. We welcome the swift action taken by Everton and the police to identify the individual responsible.…

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