Antoine Semenyo, left, has spoken out after being targeted with racist abuse (Peter Byrne/PA)
Antoine Semenyo, left, has spoken out after being targeted with racist abuse (Peter Byrne/PA)
A 47-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
The arrest follows an incident during the Liverpool versus Bournemouth match at Anfield on Friday, where Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused.
Play was stopped in the 29th minute after Semenyo's report, leading to a spectator being ejected from the stadium.
Merseyside Police stated they will not tolerate hate crime and will proactively seek football banning orders against those responsible.
Both Liverpool FC and Antoine Semenyo condemned the alleged racism, with Semenyo thanking the football community for their overwhelming support.
### Man arrested after allegation of racist abuse during Liverpool match
Man arrested after allegation of racist abuse during Liverpool match
Man arrested after allegation of racist abuse during Liverpool match