POLICE have launched an investigation after a football player was racially abused during a game at Yeovil Town FC.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after a York City FC player was racially abused during last Saturday’s (September 3) game.

A police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after a York City FC player was racially abused during Saturday’s game against Yeovil Town FC.

“The offender(s) were sat in the Screwfix Stand of Yeovil’s Huish Park Stadium.

“As part of our inquiry we’ve reviewed a recording of the incident which was posted online before being removed and are in touch with both clubs as well as North Yorkshire Police.

“The player at which the abuse was directed at will be spoken to by officers and offered support.

“Anyone who was in the Screwfix Stand during Saturday’s game and saw or heard anything which could help is asked to get in touch.”

Both teams have released statements after the incident.

Yeovil Town Football Club said they continue “to stand against all forms of discrimination. We will make no further comment at this time.”

The full statement read: “Yeovil Town can confirm we are aware of audio which contains discriminatory chanting from Saturday’s game against York.

“An internal investigation will take place into the matter and we will work with all the relevant authorities.”

 

York City FC issued a statement after the incident saying they “have reported the incident to the FA, who are investigating, and we are happy to leave the investigation in their hands”.

The statement also read: “As a club, York City deplores discrimination in all of its forms, and will never tolerate such behaviour.

“We will make no further comment on the incident at this time.”

 

Anyone with information can contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222215076.