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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Laura Elston

Police update issued after fan accused of racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during Liverpool game

  • Mark Mogan, 47, from Liverpool, has been charged with a racially aggravated section 5 public order offence.
  • Merseyside Police issued a statement confirming the charge that relates to an incident involving Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match.
  • The alleged abuse occurred at Anfield on 15 August during the Liverpool v Bournemouth fixture.
  • Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play, and a man was ejected from the stadium following Semenyo's report of racial abuse.
  • Mogan has been conditionally bailed and is scheduled to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 22 December.

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Liverpool man charged with racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during match at Anfield

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