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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Aaron Bower at The Brick Community Stadium

Nsemba watches on as Wigan overturn 12-point deficit to thwart Warrington

Wigan Warriors' Austin Daniel scores his side's fifth try.
Austin Daniel scores his side’s fifth try during title-chasing Wigan’s victory over Warrington. Photograph: Lee Parker/CameraSport/Getty Images

Wigan ended a difficult week in which one of their star players, Junior Nsemba, was subjected to online racial abuse with a spirited win over Warrington that defied a huge injury crisis and showcased the very best of the next generation of talent at the Super League heavyweights.

Greater Manchester police confirmed on Friday that a 56-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated malicious communication offence, after comments about Nsemba were made on social media during Wigan’s win over St Helens last week.

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