Liverpool racism allegations: Police probe after Tom Adeyemi breaks down in tears

07 January 2012 21:35
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after a young soccer star was so badly abused by the crowd in an FA Cup match that he broke down in tears.[LNB]Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi became upset after becoming the target of a section of the crowd at the famous Kop end at Anfield during Liverpool's tie with Oldham.[LNB]Police are investigating after fans allegedly called the youngster 'a f****** black b******' during their team's 5-1 victory over their lower league opposition.[LNB]It is understood that Adeyemi, 20, has given astatement to police in which he claimed he was the victim of a racist attack.[LNB]The event will undoubtedly mar the club's reputation following the recent suspension handed out to striker Luis Suarez for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

Source: Daily_Mail