Fan arrested over alleged racism at Shrewsbury v Sunderland match
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The man was held after the game at the Montgomery Waters Meadow stadium in Shrewsbury
A football fan has been arrested after reports of a racist incident at Tuesday's match between Shrewsbury Town and Sunderland AFC.
The man in his 60s, who is from the Durham area, was held on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
West Mercia Police said the suspect had been bailed pending further inquiries.
"There is no place for racism in football, or in any place in society," said Ch Supt Paul Moxley.
A 10-man Shrewsbury team was able to score a second-half equaliser during the League One match at home.
In a tweet, Sunderland AFC said: "We are aware of an alleged incident of racism involving a supporter during last night's fixture and our position is crystal clear.
"Football is for all and discrimination has absolutely no place within our game or within wider society."
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- Published23 November 2021
