Racial abuse at Yeovil Town
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after a player was racially abused at Huish park. During Saturday’s (3 September) game against York City, a York player was racially abused. Police say the offenders were sat in the Screwfix Stand. As part of the police inquiry a recording of the incident which was posted online has been reviewed. It has since been taken down.
Police are now 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.
Were you in the Screwfix Stand during Saturday’s game? Did you see or hear anything which could help? If you have information pleased call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5222215076.