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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor at St James' Park

Newcastle promise action after alleged racist abuse stops derby with Sunderland

Referee Anthony Taylor speaks with Sunderland's coaching staff and Lutsharel Geertruida during match stoppage at Newcastle.
Referee Anthony Taylor stops play at St James’ Park. Photograph: Craig Cowan/ProSports/Shutterstock

Sunderland’s Tyne-Wear derby victory at Newcastle was overshadowed by reports that Lutsharel Geertruida had been the subject of racist abuse from home fans.

The Premier League will now investigate after the referee, Anthony Taylor, stopped the match in line with the league’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol early in the second half.

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