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Man Gets Court Date over Alleged Racial Abuse of Two Leeds Players
Steven Patterson, 66, was arrested and summoned to court for racially aggravated harassment against Leeds players Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani during a Championship match, police said.
- West Yorkshire Police said Steven Patterson, 66, of Bishop Auckland, was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment and summoned to Leeds Magistrates' Court on October 17.
- Leeds United said Tuesday that Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani were subjected to racial abuse from an individual in the away section as they left the pitch at Elland Road on February 17, 2025.
- The club said Leeds United thanked West Yorkshire Police, who released CCTV images and appealed for help identifying a suspect.
- Sunderland AFC will host Leeds United on December 27 at the Stadium of Light, with captain Ethan Ampadu expected to play; Largie Ramazani will miss the match due to a 12-month loan at Valencia.
- Racial abuse in European soccer is rising, with Black players facing slurs across leagues, and Leeds United's incident fits this troubling pattern early in the season.
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Man gets court date over alleged racial abuse of two Leeds players
A man has been summoned to appear in court next month after an incident last season in which Leeds players Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani were allegedly racially abused.
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Leeds United statement and man due in court over allegation of racism aimed at Elland Road duo
A man is due in court after Leeds United players Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani were allegedly subjected to racial abuse at Elland Road last season after the game against Sunderland.
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