England vs India: Police arrest fan after racism allegations at Edgbaston Test
India Today
Birmingham Police arrested a man on Friday after allegations of racist behaviour during England's Test match against India at Edgbaston came to light earlier this week.
Birmingham Police said that a fan has been arrested for a "racially aggravated public order offence" following reports of racist behaviour during England's Test match against India at Edgbaston.
A number of Indian supporters said they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham venue on the fourth day of the test, which England won by seven wickets to draw the series 2-2.
"A 32-year-old man has been arrested for a racially aggravated public order offense after reports of racist, abusive behaviour at the test match in Birmingham on Monday," Birmingham Police said in a statement.
#ARREST | A 32-year-old man has been arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence after reports of racist, abusive behaviour at the test match in #Birmingham on Monday. He remains in custody for questioning. pic.twitter.com/ROp6PVUsUz
"He remains in custody for questioning."
A spokesman said at the time: "We've launched a criminal investigation into reports of racist, abusive behaviour at the Test match in Birmingham.
"We're liaising with Edgbaston officials to understand what's happened and would encourage anyone who heard any racist language or gestures, or has video footage that could help, to get in touch.
