Bent says Mum 'racially abused'

Published : 28 Nov 2009 18:53:16

Police are investigating an allegation that Darren Bent's mother was racially abused by a Sunderland fan during their 1-0 away defeat by Wigan."So we get beaten by Wigan and my mum gets racially abused by a Sunderland fan," Bent wrote on his Twitter feed. Calling it an "absolute disgrace", Bent added: "I won't stand for that." A Sunderland spokeswoman told BBC Sport: "Sunderland are liaising with Northumbria Police to fully investigate this matter." Greater Manchester Police (GMP) appealed.... read more