Man arrested after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse

A person has been arrested after Bournemouth participant Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused in the course of the opening match of the Premier League at Anfield.Friday’s recreation with present champions Liverpool was briefly halted within the twenty ninth minute after Semenyo flagged it as much as the referee. Merseyside Police mentioned a 47-year-old man from Liverpool was recognized and faraway from Anfield Stadium following the report. He was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and brought into custody for questioning. The sport resumed 4 minutes after the reported abuse and Semenyo went onto scored twice for Bournemouth, who misplaced 4-2 to Liverpool.Bournemouth captain Adam Smith later informed Sky Sports activities: “It exhibits what sort of man he’s to report it to the ref and keep it up.”The Liverpool gamers have been very supportive to Ant and the remainder of the workforce.”Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot mentioned the incident “takes the shine off [the game] a bit as a result of our followers have been superb, particularly with the tributes to Diogo”.In an announcement, the Premier League mentioned they’d even be conducting an investigation.The Soccer Affiliation added: “Incidents of this nature haven’t any place in our recreation, and we are going to work intently with the match officers, the golf equipment and the related authorities to ascertain the information and make sure the acceptable motion is taken.”The anti-discrimination physique Kick It Out mentioned they “stand in solidarity with Antoine and might’t reward him sufficient for his braveness in calling this out after such a distressing episode earlier than happening to attain twice”.”Anthony Taylor and his refereeing workforce additionally deserve credit score for appearing swiftly and decisively.”