David Stockdale alleges Brighton team-mate was racially abused at Derby

Sussex Police are to look into an alleged racist incident during Brighton's game at Derby on Saturday.Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale reported on Twitter that one of his team-mates had been racially abused. He received a response from PC Darren Balkham, Sussex Police's football intelligence and liaison officer for Brighton. Stockdale wrote on his Twitter feed: "Disgusted that a derby fan today racially abused one of our players. No place in the world should any person have to take that! #kickitout" PC Balkham responded to Stockdale's post, saying: " I am aware of this incident having been contacted post match. I will liaise with colleagues from Derbyshire police." Stockdale replied thanking PC Balkham. The match at the iPro Stadium finished in a 2-2 draw, with Chris Martin's late penalty earning Derby a point.

Source: PA