Watford condemn loathsome individuals' after racist abuse of Jefferson Lerma

Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma was subjected to online abuse. Picture: Kieran Cleeves/PA

Watford are working with Hertfordshire Police to identify the “loathsome individuals” who posted online abuse towards Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma.

The two Sky Bet Championship clubs are challenging for promotion, with Bournemouth having won an ill-tempered match between the teams at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.