Police investigate ball-boy racism claim

Police are continuing to investigate an allegation that a footballer racially abused a 14-year-old ball boy during a npower League One match.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012 - 10:40

Police are continuing to investigate an allegation that a footballer racially abused a 14-year-old ball boy during a npower League One match.

Officers became involved following claims that Oldham winger Lee Croft abused the teenager during the 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Saturday.

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