Police issue this response to reports of racist abuse following Sunderland AFC's game against Spurs
Northumbria Police has confirmed they have received reports of racist abuse following yesterday’s (April 13) fixture between Sunderland AFC and spurs.
Following the game, Sunderland AFC issued a strong statement condemning the alleged racist abuse directed on social media at striker Brian Brobbey.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "We can confirm we are aware of a report of discriminatory abuse relating to comments made on social media following the April 12 fixture between Sunderland AFC and Tottenham Hotspur.
"As a Force, we condemn all forms of discrimination, and we will always look to take swift and appropriate action against offenders."
An SAFC spokesperson said: “Sunderland AFC condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist abuse directed at Brian Brobbey on social media following Sunday’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.
“We stand firmly with Brian and offer him our full and unwavering support. This is not an isolated incident. Recent abuse directed at Romaine Mundle and Lutsharel Geertruida highlights the ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour, both inside stadiums and online.”