Police investigating racial abuse towards Bristol Rovers player
Avon and Somerset Police say an incident was reported to them by a steward during the second half of the game at the Mem on Saturday
Last updated 12th Dec 2023
Police are investigating reports that a Bristol Rovers player was racially abused during their match against Cheltenham at the weekend.
Avon and Somerset Police say an incident was reported to them by a steward during the second half of the game at the Mem on Saturday (December 9), and two men among the Cheltenham supporters were kicked out.
Force football officer PC Mark Neal said: “There is no place in society for racial abuse or discrimination. We are treating the incident as a hate crime and we’ll work with both clubs to fully investigate what happened.
“The player was spoken to by an officer immediately after Saturday’s game. We have also notified the Professional Footballers’ Association too.
“We’d ask anyone with information about what was said or who was responsible to please come forward.”
Anyone who saw or heard anything which could help the police with their enquiries is asked to call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223300697.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.