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Football fan arrested over alleged racial abuse

George King
BBC News, Suffolk
Getty Images An action shot of Peterborough United's home clash against Shrewsbury Town. A goalkeeper in a yellow kit is flying through the air having just punched away the ball. Other football players - including some in blue kits and some in white kits - are watching the ball. Blurred football fans are in the background.Getty Images
The incident is alleged to have happened 15 minutes into Peterborough United's home game against Shrewsbury Town

A football fan was arrested after a member of staff was reportedly racially abused during Peterborough United's home clash with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday.

The 23-year-old was detained on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence at about 15:15 GMT – 15 minutes after the two sides kicked off in their League One match.

Peterborough United said the man, who is from the city, was arrested in the GH Display stand of the team's Weston Homes Stadium.

He was released on bail until 31 May.

Getty Images A wide angle shot of the inside of Peterborough United's Weston Homes stadium in London Road. There is a large green pitch and three of the stadium's stands, which have blue seats.Getty Images
The alleged incident took place at Posh's stadium in London Road

"We are aware of an arrest in the GH Display stand following an allegation of racial abuse towards a member of staff," a club spokesperson said.

"On conclusion of the police investigation we will take appropriate action.

"Peterborough United does not condone any form of abuse."

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