Man held over Anfield 'racial abuse'

A MAN has been arrested after racist abuse was allegedly hurled at Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during his team's Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield.

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The Reds kicked off the defence of their Premier League title with a 4-2 victory on Friday. But the first half saw Semenyo allege to referee Anthony Taylor that he was racially abused while attempting to take a throw-in near the Main Stand.

The game was stopped for several minutes as the situation was reported to Liverpool and Bournemouth bosses, Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola. Merseyside Police said the suspect's identity was confirmed and he was removed from the grounds.