Police appeal after reports of man making 'racist and homophobic' comments at Hartlepool United match

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of racist and homophobic comments allegedly made by a man at the Hartlepool United vs AFC Wimbledon match at the weekend.
Georgina Cutler
By Georgina Cutler
Published 8th Aug 2022, 09:53 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2022, 09:53 BST
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The comments were reportedly made by a male in the Cyril Knowles stand at the Hartlepool United and AFC Wimbledon football match in Hartlepool on Saturday, August 6.

Officers say the suspect is described as a white male, bald, mid to late forties and wearing a white Lacoste polo T-shirt and blue jeans.

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The man was later ejected from the ground following the incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the alleged incident.Police are appealing for witnesses following the alleged incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the alleged incident.
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Police are now appealing for anyone who may have the man’s behaviour at the match on Saturday.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Anyone who may have witnessed the man’s behaviour or may have further information is asked to contact Sergeant Adrian Dack on 101, quoting incident number 138177.

“Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”