• Metropolitan police making inquiries into events at FA Cup tie
• Haringey goalkeeper allegedly racially abused and hit by missile
Police have confirmed they are investigating reports that racist comments were made during the abandoned FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town.
No arrests have been made but the Metropolitan police continue to make inquiries after Haringey’s players walked off the pitch on Saturday following allegations of racial abuse towards the goalkeeper Valery Pajetat. Police are also investigating reports that items were thrown on to the pitch, with Pajetat reportedly struck by a missile.
Written by Ben Fisher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/20/haringey-yeovil-abandoned-racism-allegations-police-investigate under the title “Police investigate after Haringey Borough v Yeovil abandoned amid racism allegations”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
