Police make one arrest after Arsenal report Leeds fan for racist abuse
Police
made one arrest after Arsenal reported a fan for alleged racial abuse directed
at their substitutes' bench during the 4-1 Premier League win at Leeds United
on Saturday (Dec 18).
Leeds
confirmed the arrest, saying the incident occurred in the first half of the
match at Elland Road.
"Racism
will not be tolerated at Leeds United and any supporter found to be using
racist language will be subject to a life time ban for all Leeds United
games," the club said in a statement.
Arsenal
substitute Rob Holding was pictured talking to the fourth official just after
the half hour mark, before a member of Leeds staff was notified.
"I
can confirm it and it was reported to stadium manager," Arsenal coach
Mikel Arteta told reporters.
"The
authorities will investigate that. One of the players on the bench heard those
comments. I don't know exactly who it was directed at."
Arsenal
stayed fourth in the Premier League standings after the victory.
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