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Four Cardiff City fans arrested at Reading game released with no further action

Four Cardiff City fans who were arrested at Reading in January have been released with no further action, Thames Valley Police have confirmed.

There was an announcement made over the speaker system during the FA Cup clash at the Madejski Stadium, which warned travelling fans allegedly making racist and homophobic chants to desist.

Four people were subsequently arrested, but were released under further investigation.

Thames Valley Police, however, have today said no further action will be taken.

"All four people who were arrested in connection with this incident have been released with no further action," the said.

"The investigation has been filed."

Cardiff City, who vehemently disputed the allegations, hit out at Reading Football Club for accusing Bluebirds supporters of alleged racist and homophobic chanting and also demanded an apology.

The Royals subsequently said they would conduct a review into their match-day protocols and issued an apology to the majority of Cardiff fans who attended the match.

The bad blood continued between the two sides, who played against one another three times in 11 days back in January and February, at Cardiff City Stadium in a Championship match, during which a supporter in the away end was ejected after complaints that the death of Emiliano Sala had been mocked.

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