Brentford duo report racist abuse of family at Everton
Everton are helping police identify suspects after
Brentford's Rico Henry and Ivan Toney reported members of their family were
racially abused during the Bees' 3-2 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Henry, who scored the winning goal to keep Everton at risk
of relegation, took to social media after the game to call for the incident to
be investigated.
"I never usually speak out on things that don't
physically harm me or my family but to see my mom upset after being racially
abused by a few Everton fans brought fire to my stomach!" Henry wrote on
Twitter.
"I will do anything for them & whatever it takes to
get the small minority punished! This is not acceptable & must be
investigated immediately."
Toney also tweeted: "For the man that racially abused
my family, I'll do everything I can to get you the punishment you
deserve!"
In a response to Toney's tweet, Everton said: "There is
no place in football - or society - for racism.
"We are assisting Merseyside Police to ensure the
individual is identified and dealt with appropriately."
Defeat leaves Everton's 68-year stay in the top flight still
at risk.
Frank Lampard's men are two points above the relegation zone
with two games left to play.
Two points will be enough to save Everton as Leeds, who only have one match remaining, are a point behind and have a substantially inferior goal difference.
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