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Ashlie Blakey

Man arrested at Manchester United vs Crystal Palace game over racist comments

A man has been arrested after allegedly making racist comments at the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace game.

The 56-year-old was arrested at Old Trafford today.

He reportedly made the comments during the game, where United beat Palace 1-0.

He has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, police said.

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He remains in custody to be quizzed by officers.

Superintendent Caroline Hemingway, of GMPs Trafford District, said the man's behaviour was 'utterly unacceptable'.

She added: The vast majority of fans acted in an exemplary way this afternoon, allowing each other to just enjoy the match without any significant issues, but unfortunately this was tainted by this man's disgusting actions.

"We work closely with Manchester United Football Club to promote good behaviour at matches and to identify anyone who commits a criminal offence.

"I want to send a clear message to anyone attending football matches intent on engaging in abusive and threatening behaviour that it will not be tolerated. GMP officers will take positive action against those using racist language and that is what my officers have done at today's fixture.

"As well as being arrested we will work with our football partners to ensure the strongest action is taken including banning those fans from attending future football matches."

"Our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the fans, staff and players and we want fans to be able to enjoy matches without the experience being ruined by a small number of people."

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