Man arrested over racist abuse at AFC Telford match
A man from Telford has been arrested after racist comments were made at the FA Trophy match between AFC Telford and Leyton Orient on Saturday.
The 39-year-old man from Woodside was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order this morning and is currently in police custody.
The arrest comes after the football club received a number of reports about racist comments and clashes between fans.
Objects were also thrown into the pitch and towards the away dugout. The FA has been informed.
In the days since the disorder, police said they had been "robustly" investigating the accusations.
AFC Telford said it would be working with authorities on any investigation.
The disorder marred what was an occasion that saw the Bucks attract their biggest crowd in recent years.
Telford lost 2-1 to Leyton Orient, missing out on a Wembley appearance at the final hurdle.
