Striker probed by police for alleged racist tweet

Football January 11, 2013

Striker probed by police for alleged racist tweet

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Police say they are investigating allegations that Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths posted a racist comment in an angry exchange on Twitter.

The 22-year-old Griffiths, who plays for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League, has apologized to a fellow user. Lothian and Borders Police say "we have been made aware of this matter, and we are carrying out initial enquiries."

Griffiths is on loan at Hibs from second-tier English team Wolverhampton Wanderers. Both clubs have condemned Griffiths for his tweet and say he will be subject to disciplinary action.

Subjects
People
- Leigh Griffiths
Locations
- Scotland,
- United Kingdom,
- Western Europe,
- Europe
Organisations
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

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