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Luke Baker

Newcastle vs Sunderland halted for alleged racist abuse of Lutsharel Geertruida

Lutsharel Geertruida was the subject of alleged racist abuse from the crowd during the Tyne-Wear derby - (Getty Images)

The Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland was briefly halted after allegations of racist abuse from the crowd towards Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida.

Five minutes into the second half, the Premier League encounter at St James’ Park was paused by referee Anthony Taylor, who called both teams’ captain over to the dugout to discuss the situation with the respective benches.

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