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Two Birmingham fans have been arrested following an allegation of racist abuse against Peterborough defender Nathan Thompson, the clubs have confirmed.
The incident allegedly occurred during the second half of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship game at Weston Homes Stadium.
A complaint of racist abuse by visiting supporters has been lodged with referee Jarred Gillett by Thompson.
Peterborough said in a statement: Peterborough United Football Club can confirm two Birmingham City supporters were arrested over allegations of racist abuse against defender Nathan Thompson in the second half of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship game at Weston Homes Stadium.
Thompson immediately reported the incident to the match official who spoke to the fourth official before the two were identified and detained.
The football club condemns all forms of discrimination and will work with the authorities.
Birmingham said in a statement the club have a zero tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination and will continue to assist police with their investigations and strongly support action taken against anyone found guilty of such heinous behavior .
Meanwhile, Swansea reported defender Rhys Williams suffered racist abuse from a home spectator during the second half of their game against Luton at Kenilworth Road.
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