Liverpool fan arrested in racism row

Merseyside police have arrested a 20 year old man on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offence after on-loan Oldham footballer Tom Adeyemi was abused by the Liverpool fans during the FA Cup third round match at Anfield.

The man is currently being questioned by the police and a spokesman said:

“Merseyside Police can confirm that tonight a 20-year-old man from the Aintree area of Merseyside has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence following an incident at Anfield on Friday evening.

“The man is currently in custody being interviewed by detectives.”

Liverpool football club had earlier promised to hand over everything, from records of ticket purchase to the CCTV footage to still photographs, to the police that might help solve the case that has let the club’s reputation down.

Meanwhile, Norwich manager Paul Lambert has spoken with the English footballer. Adeyemi is currently on loan at Oldham from newly promoted premier league side Norwich City. Lambert is supposedly happy with the professional manner in which the case is being handled and added that the player is fine following an outburst on the pitch.

“I spoke to him last night after the game. He is okay, which is pleasing, but I am sure Liverpool Football Club will do it properly, investigate what has happened.

“I can’t comment on what actually happened, but Tom himself, which is the most important thing, is okay. What we said will remain private, but he is fine, which is the main thing for me. He is only a kid learning the game, one of the nicest lads you will ever meet, a really intelligent lad and he is okay.”