King's Lynn Town: Two arrested over racist chants at match

Offensive language chanted at a Boxing Day match between King's Lynn Town and Boston United had led to two arrests

Two people have been arrested following reports of racist chanting in the crowd during a football match on Boxing Day.

Norfolk Police said offensive language used during King's Lynn Town v Boston United saw the match at The Walks stopped twice by the referee.

Two men, one in his 20s and another in his 30s, both from King's Lynn, were arrested on suspicion of using racially abusive language towards a player.

The man in his 20s was also arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs.

Both were released on police bail until 16 February while further inquiries take place.

There were also reports of homophobic chanting at the game which police said they were also investigating.

Boston won the National League North match 2-1.

Speaking after the game to BBC Radio Norfolk's Nick Bowler, Lynn manager Adam Lakeland described the alleged offensive language as "stupidity" and said if it was proven to have come from King's Lynn fans then the club would probably get fined.

He added the continual "stop-start" of the game due to the referee having to deal with the chanting "did not help our cause at all".

The Linnets are facing financial issues. with owner Stephen Cleeve having recently said the club needed £300,000 to finish the season.