Birmingham police arrest fan for racial abuse during Edgbaston Test

Birmingham police arrest fan for racial abuse during Edgbaston Test

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The match between England and India at Edgbaston was full of entertainment which got ruined some English spectators racially abusing some Indian fans. The Indian fans have taken to social media to share about that incident and it concerned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

“We are very concered to hear reports of racist abuse at today’s Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket,” ECB had tweeted.

ECB and Warwickshire have started investigation and the police have found the culprit for allegedly committing a “racially aggravated public order offence” during the recently-concluded fifth Test match between India and England. The incident took place on Day 4 of the Test. The accused is a 32-year-old man found by the Birmingham Police.

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Birmingham Police confirmed that the accused man remains in custody for questioning

Edgbaston
Edgbaston

“A 32-year-old man has been arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence after reports of racist, abusive behaviour at the test match in #Birmingham on Monday. He remains in custody for questioning,” Birmingham police wrote on Twitter.

“We’ve launched a criminal investigation into reports of racist, abusive behavious at the Test match in Birmingham,” a West Midlands Police spokesperson told ‘Sky Sports News’.

“We’re liaisig with Edgbaston officials to understand what’s happened and would encourage anyone who heard any racist language or gestures, or has video footage that could help, to get in touch.

“We’re aware of images circulating on social media showing an alleged offender. We’re making enquiries to identify the person and would urge him to come forward and speak to us.”

Meanwhile, in the fifth Test, England defeated India by seven wickets to level the series 2-2. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow‘s crucial partnership saw an amazing comback by the Three Lions.

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