Overview

• Referee Anthony Taylor halted Liverpool vs. Bournemouth in the first half after Antoine Semenyo reported racist abuse, and a spectator was removed from Anfield.
• Merseyside Police arrested a 47-year-old Liverpool man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and later bailed him with conditions barring attendance at regulated matches and entry within one mile of designated stadiums.
• The investigation remains active, with police saying they are working closely with Liverpool FC to establish the facts of the incident.
• Broadcast footage shows a fan engaging with Semenyo near the Main Stand, while the player later thanked teammates, Liverpool players and supporters, and match officials for their response.
• Bournemouth is arranging Professional Footballers’ Association support for Semenyo, and figures such as Wayne Rooney have called for tougher sanctions, including points deductions, to deter racist behaviour in football.