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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Man arrested after Bournemouth player reports racial abuse at Liverpool match

A crowd of players and coaching staff stand in a huddle on the touchline
The match referee, Anthony Taylor, speaks with the managers Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola after Semenyo reported being abused during Friday’s match at Anfield. Photograph: Paul Currie/Shutterstock

A 47-year-old man has been arrested after a Bournemouth player reported being racially abused during his team’s match against Liverpool on Friday, police have said.

A second arrest over racist abuse was made at a separate game on Saturday at the University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford City AFC said.

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