Nathan Austin: Kelty Hearts forward reports racist abuse after hat-trick against Albion Rovers | Football news

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An investigation is underway after Kelty Hearts forward Nathan Austin reported an incident of racist abuse during their 3-0 win over Albion Rovers.

Austin alleged on social media that a local supporter called him a monkey, tarnishing a Scottish League 2 game he dominated by scoring all three goals for table tops.

A statement from Kelty Hearts read: “We are aware of an incident of racist abuse during our match against Albion Rovers.

“It came from an individual from the terrace house to one of our players.

“An investigation is underway with our friends at Albion Rovers FC, who gave everyone at our club a fantastic welcome on our first visit to Cliftonhill.”

Club manager Kevin Thomson wrote on Twitter: “Support ALL my players and staff! There is never a place for that, it has to change.”

A statement from Albion Rovers read: “Albion Rovers strives to foster an inclusive space for all to participate in our beloved game without fear or prejudice.

“The Reigart Stadium and the wider Scottish football arena should be a safe place for everyone to enjoy sport.

“We take today’s incident seriously and will support football and law enforcement authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

The incident is the second in Scotland’s lower divisions in the past week, with Airdrie’s Rico Quitongo reporting racist taunts from his own supporters during their clash with Queen’s Park.

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