Man arrested in connection with reports of racist abuse during Swindon Town match
Wiltshire Police says they don't tolerate racial abuse of any kind
A man has been arrested in connection with a report of racist abuse after Swindon Town’s FA Cup match with Manchester City earlier this month. The incident reportedly occurred in the corner between the Town End and the Don Rogers stand, where the ITV punditry had been set up.
Wiltshire Police say they have worked closely with the club and ITV in their investigation and this morning (29th January) a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order.
In a statement, Superintendent Phil Staynings says "racial abuse of any kind will not be tolerated by Wiltshire Police".
"We will continue to work with the club to stamp out hate crime of any kind that spoils matches for the majority of supporters"
He was taken to Gablecross where he remains in custody.