Police arrest fan after racist incident in EPL match
Police have arrested one person following an allegation of racist abuse during Arsenal's 4-1 win against Leeds United.
Leeds confirmed the arrest of one of their fans, who they've said will be banned for life.
"Racism will not be tolerated at Leeds United and any supporter found to be using racist language will be subject to a lifetime ban for all Leeds United games," the club said in a statement.
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The alleged incident took place in the 33rd minute of the game at Elland Road.
Arsenal substitute Rob Holding was pictured talking to the fourth official just after the half-hour mark, before a member of Leeds staff was notified.
There was then a conversation between representatives of both clubs and head referee Andre Marriner.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, centre, speaks with referee Andre Marriner, left and fourth official John Brooks after alleged racist abuse. Getty
“It was reported and the stadium manager will have to deal with that with the authorities,” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said afterwards.
The alleged abuse is understood to have been aimed towards Nuno Tavares and Nicolas Pépé as they warmed up during the game.
Play was briefly paused during the first half while the match officials were informed.
Arteta said it was a “single person” who aimed the alleged abuse apparently toward one of Arsenal's substitutes.
“Very disappointed because we have done so much in football to try to avoid it,” he said, “but it is a single person. I don’t think that merits that a full stadium pays the price.
“It was a single incident and it has to be reported. It was reported and now the authorities will have to work with the clubs to understand what happened.”
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