AN allegation of racist abuse against an Altrincham FC player has sparked a police investigation.
It has been alleged that during yesterday’s Altrincham FC V Barrow AFC match, a racist remark was directed at Altrincham FC midfielder Josh Ginnelly.
Anybody with information on any racial abuse towards @altrinchamfc player Josh Ginnelly at @BarrowAFC today, please contact us on 101
— Barrow Police (@barrowpolice) March 12, 2016
It is thought that the alleged abusive remark came from the Ray Wilkie stand at the Holker Street stadium.
Investigations by Cumbria Police and Barrow AFC have been launched.
Cumbria Police appealed on Twitter for anyone with information to come forward and Barrow AFC spoke out against the reported abuse, stating the club ‘deplores any kind of racist or discriminatory behaviour’.
The club are shocked to hear about this incident and deplore any kind of racist or discriminatory behaviour. https://t.co/2UUERNCqop
— Barrow A.F.C. (@BarrowAFC) March 12, 2016
The police’s appeal and the club’s subsequent tweet made waves in Twittersphere, with fans slamming the alleged behaviour and others questioning the validity of the incident.
@Chris_Altree @DanielLaw99 @BarrowAFC @altrinchamfc so shall we just brush it under the carpet then and ignore the complaint
— Barrow Police (@barrowpolice) March 12, 2016
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