PFA Scotland have announced Airdrie are being investigated for their handling of alleged racist abuse towards Diamonds player Rico Quitongo.
The alleged racist attack occurred during last month's League One match between Airdrie and Queen's Park, but the New Broomfield club said after conducting a 'thorough investigation' there was insufficient evidence to take further action.
However, the Diamonds' involvement in handling the situation will now come under the spotlight.
Quitongo was dropped from boss Ian Murray's squad last weekend as Airdrie beat Falkirk 3-0 and the Diamonds manager refused to comment on the situation post-match.
A PFA Scotland statement reads: "The union has recently been advising it's member, Rico Quitongo, following allegations he was racially abused by an Airdrieonians fans during the match with Queen's Park on September 11th 2021.
"We've been closely supporting Rico on all aspects of these serious allegations and the Union's solicitors are advising him on his rights under The Equality Act 2010 both in relation to the alleged racist incident and Airdrieonians FC's handling of it.
"Our solicitors are carefully considering the duties placed on clubs by the SFA to investigate racist allegations of this nature. PFA Scotland is fully supportive of Rico in the investigation of this matter.
"As this is now in the hands of our lawyers, there will be no further comment."
Quitongo added "I would like to thank PFA Scotland for their support through what has been a difficult time for me and my family.
"I am working closely with the union and their lawyers so will be making no further comment at this time."
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