Ball boy racial abuse claim probed (From Prestwich and Whitefield Guide)
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Ball boy racial abuse claim probed
10:26am Sunday 14th October 2012 in National News © Press Association 2013
Police are investigating an allegation that an Oldham Athletic footballer racially abused a ball boy during a game
Police are investigating an allegation that an Oldham Athletic footballer racially abused a ball boy during a game.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed it was looking into the claim that an unnamed player abused the ball boy during the nPower League One club's 1-1 draw against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Greater Manchester side said the player denied the allegation and that it and his team-mates were fully supportive of him.
In a statement, the club said: "Oldham Athletic Football Club was made aware by South Yorkshire Police after today's npower League One match at Sheffield United of an allegation of racist abuse by one of its players.
"The player has categorically denied the allegation and the club and his team-mates are fully supportive of him.
"The club understands that the police are making enquiries into the allegation and, as a result, will not be making any further statements in relation to this matter."
