A man who was arrested on suspicion of racial or religious intentional harassment has been released on bail. He was arrested by officers investigating alleged racist abuse at the Sunderland v West Brom match on 24th November, at the Stadium of Light.
A man has been arrested after alleged racist abuse at the Sunderland v West Brom match on 24th November, at the Stadium of Light. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racial or religious intentional harassment.
Police are investigating reports that a racist gesture was made towards West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku during Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland.
Pictures appeared to show a fan making the gesture after the Belgian celebrated scoring his side's third goal in the 4-2 victory at the Stadium of Light.
Northumbria Police said it is "carrying out inquiries after a report of racist abuse was received at the Sunderland versus West Brom match on Saturday."
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has praised West Brom manager Steve Clarke ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at St James' Park
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