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Manchester Evening News
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Paul Britton

Investigation into alleged racist abuse at Morecambe v Bolton Wanderers match ends with no further action being taken

A football club says no further action will be taken by police after an investigation into an alleged racist incident during a League One game.

Morecambe FC hosted Bolton Wanderers FC at the Mazuma Stadium in February, with the honours eventually ending even at 1-1. But the match was suspended for 10 minutes - with both sets of players taken off the pitch - following allegations of racist abuse directed towards the Bolton bench and dugout.

Morecambe FC has today - Wednesday - issued a statement saying Lancashire Police has confirmed to them no further action will be taken in relation to the racism allegation.

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