A person attending the Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers match on Sunday was arrested and thrown out of the stadium after a Wolves player reported that he had received racist abuse.
A Palace statement said: “During today’s match, it was brought to our attention that a Wolverhampton Wanderers player reported that he received racist abuse from an individual situated in the Main Stand.
“The Met Police, The Premier League and matchday officials were informed and our security team immediately removed the individual from the stadium, where he was detained and arrested. He is now subject to a police investigation. We will of course support that investigation and also conduct our own.
“We are incredibly disappointed that this incident took place today, and offer our sincere apologies and support to the Wolves player involved.
“As a club we have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or racist abuse. It has no place in football, nor society.”
A Wolves statement added: “We are very disappointed to report that one of our players was the target of discriminatory abuse by an opposing fan during today’s game with Crystal Palace.
“We reported the incident quickly to Crystal Palace, Premier League match centre and the matchday officials.
“Crystal Palace security moved swiftly to remove the supporter in question and notified police at Selhurst Park.
“We are offering our full support to the player involved and have provided a formal statement to the Metropolitan Police.
“Racism or discrimination in any form is completely unacceptable and should never be left unchallenged.”
Racism and discrimination have no place in our game or anywhere in society.
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 3, 2023
We will offer our full support to the player and club, as well as continuing to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums remain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
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