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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dave Higgens

Man arrested over alleged racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby

Last month’s Tyne-Wear derby was paused following a report of racist abuse - (Getty Images)

A 45-year-old man has been arrested following a report of racist abuse during last month’s Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland.

Northumbria Police said the man, from Gateshead, was detained in relation to an alleged incident at the Premier League clash at St James’s Park, in Newcastle, on March 22.

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