Crawley Town investigating alleged racial abuse

Sunday, 17 October 2021 08:52

By RNHJourno

Crawley Town and Sussex Police say they are investigating alleged racial abuse during the first half of yesterday's match against Sutton United.

Crawley Town Football Club are investigating alleged racial abuse during Saturdays match against Sutton United

In a statement the club said:

The club are aware of an incident regarding alleged racial abuse during the first half of this afternoon’s match against Sutton United. The alleged abuse was heard from the home terrace.

Crawley Town Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour totally unacceptable.

The club, alongside Sussex Police, is working to identify the potential person/persons involved and is prepared to take the strongest possible action against them.

Any supporter who was present in that area of the ground and has information that can assist the club’s investigation should contact the club via the following email address, feedback@crawleytownfc.com or by contacting Sussex Police.

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