North Yorkshire Police are interesting for witnesses after York Metropolis’s house pre-season pleasant in opposition to Salford Metropolis was deserted after among the guests’ gamers have been allegedly subjected to racial abuse.
Salford boss Karl Robinson led his gamers off the pitch on the LNER Group Stadium within the closing phases of the sport with the rating stage at 3-3 after being knowledgeable his gamers had been focused.
Nationwide League facet York confirmed they’re working intently with North Yorkshire Police of their investigation.
Police stated a 23-year-old was arrested in reference to the incident and appealed for witnesses to get in contact.
They stated the incident adopted a disturbance on the pitch in direction of the tip of the sport.
A membership assertion learn: “York City Football Club are horrified to learn of allegations of racial abuse aimed at Salford City players in this evening’s pre-season match.
“Each golf equipment, alongside the match officers, determined to take each groups off the pitch at the moment.
“York City condemns racism in all forms. We stand with Salford in condemning this behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
“The membership is now working with North Yorkshire Police to research the allegations.
“We would like to thank Salford City for their cooperation in what has been a deeply distressing evening.”
League Two facet Salford stated in an announcement: “The matter was swiftly reported to authorities and Salford’s team was taken off the pitch by manager Karl Robinson.
“The incident is now being investigated by each York Metropolis and native police.
“Salford City condemns racism in all forms, will always protect and defend its players and staff from any form of behaviour of this kind, and condemns this evening’s behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
“We wish to thank York Metropolis for its swift response to this incident.”
