US EditionMan arrested after Bournemouth player reports racial abuse at Liverpool match
A 47-year-old Liverpool man was arrested for racially abusing Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League opener, with Semenyo scoring twice despite the incident, police said.
- A 47-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday for racially aggravated public order offences during Bournemouth's Premier League match against Liverpool on August 15 at Anfield.
- The arrest followed an allegation by Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo of racial abuse directed at him in the 28th minute, which briefly paused the game and prompted a police investigation.
- Play was paused as managers and players gathered to discuss the incident, an anti-discrimination message was delivered to the spectators, and the individual responsible was removed from the stadium.
- Semenyo netted both of Bournemouth’s goals in the 4-2 defeat and later expressed his gratitude for the widespread support from the football community, highlighting how the solidarity shown by players, fans, and officials made the experience unforgettable.
- Merseyside Police condemned hate crime, vowed to seek football banning orders, and urged witnesses to report offences immediately, while the Football Association pledged to ensure appropriate action.
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