Police have launched an inquiry over claims that Barclays Premiership footballer Lee Hendrie yelled abuse at a disabled fan during a match, it was revealed today.
The Aston Villa midfielder is alleged to have made insulting comments to a wheelchair-bound fan during the team’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 13.
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