Police probe racist incident involving City player

Football December 15, 2012

Police probe racist incident involving City player

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Police are investigating an allegation of racist abuse following an altercation between Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov and a Newcastle supporter during a Premier League match on Saturday.

Kolarov, who is Serbian, was warming up as a substitute when he is believed to have become involved in a lengthy exchange with a fan who was carrying an Albanian flag. Northumbria Police say they have "received a report of racist language having been used at the St James' Park stadium," adding that "enquiries are ongoing into the incident."

There is a long history of tension between Serbia and Albania, particularly over the disputed region of Kosovo. Kolarov came on as a 37th-minute substitute in City's 3-1 win.

Subjects
- Sports,
- Criminal investigations,
- Men's soccer,
- Soccer
People
- Aleksandar Kolarov
Locations
- Serbia,
- United Kingdom,
- Western Europe,
- Europe
Organisations
- Manchester City FC,
- Newcastle United FC

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