Police are investigating allegations that racist abuse was directed at former England defender Ashley Cole at Swindon’s FA Cup conflict with Manchester Metropolis on Friday night time.
Swindon have apologised to Cole, who was pitchside as a part of ITV’s presentation group for City’s 4-1 third-round defeat on the County Floor.
Supt Phil Staynings from Wiltshire Police mentioned in an announcement: “We’re conscious that one particular person was topic to racial abuse on the County Floor following the Swindon City v Manchester Metropolis sport final night time.
“We’ve already commenced an investigation, acquiring statements and securing CCTV. Additional enquiries in relation to this incident are ongoing.
“Behaviour of this nature is totally unacceptable and won’t be tolerated. Anybody with data ought to name 101 and quote crime reference quantity 54220002136.”
Swindon issued an announcement condemning the actions after revealing they obtained reviews of racial abuse in direction of Cole.
Proprietor Clem Morfuni mentioned within the assertion: “We’re completely saddened and deeply disgusted by this and we can not stress strongly sufficient that racial abuse of any variety won’t be tolerated by Swindon City Soccer Membership.
Manchester Metropolis’s Ruben Dias (left), Rodri (centre) and Zack Steffen look on as Swindon followers set off a smoke flare (PA Photos/Adam Davy)
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“Racism has no place on the planet and it’s extremely heart-breaking that this nonetheless has a spot in our sport.
“We’re at present working with Wiltshire Police on gathering proof however these accountable shall be punished accordingly.
“On behalf of everybody at Swindon City Soccer Membership, we ship out our heartfelt apologies to Ashley Cole and it’s with our deepest remorse that you simply needed to expertise that final night time.
“These few people don’t symbolize Swindon City and won’t be welcome at The County Floor.”
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