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Andrew Gamble

Azeem Rafiq marks forgiveness for anti-Semitic comments at Holocaust memorial event

Azeem Rafiq has followed through on his apology for anti-Semitic messages he posted 10 years ago by marking the forgiveness he has received by lighting a candle at a Holocaust memorial event.

In November, the former Yorkshire spinner gave evidence to a parliamentary committee from the department for culture, media and sport over alleged racism he suffered during two separate spells at Headingley.

However, Rafiq found himself in a precarious position after offensive messages he sent to a colleague emerged, with the 30-year-old taking full responsibility.

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