Two fans arrested over homophobic abuse at Wolves game
Brighton say two visiting supporters were arrested at the Amex Stadium during their game against Wolves
Last updated 9th Dec 2019
Two men, aged 46 and 48 from Bridgnorth in Shropshire, were ejected from the away section during the 2-2 draw and later arrested by Sussex Police outside the ground. They have since been released pending investigation.
It happened during the game, held during a week in which the Premier League has backed Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people in sport.
Wolves have confirmed they will be supporting Sussex Police's investigation into the incident and say they strongly condemn any form of discrimination.
A club statement said:
"Wolves can confirm that there were two arrests for homophobic abuse at yesterday's game against Brighton and Hove Albion."
"There is no room in football or society for discrimination of any kind, and the club strongly condemns such behaviour.
"Our ethos at Wolves is about being 'One Pack' - an attitude our supporters are very passionate about and that extends to our relationships across the football community, regardless of rivalries on the pitch.
"The club is now offering its support to Sussex Police in what is a criminal investigation.''
A Sussex Police statement said:
"Two football fans were arrested following reports of homophobic gestures made at the Amex Stadium on Sunday 8 December.
"The suspects - both away fans during Brighton and Hove Albion's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers - were identified by club stewards and arrested on suspicion of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
"The two men - aged 46 and 48, and both from Bridgnorth in Shropshire - have been released under investigation pending further enquiries."