Overview

• A 47-year-old Liverpool supporter has been detained for interview on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence
• Merseyside Police opened a formal hate-crime investigation after ejecting the fan for allegedly directing racist abuse at Antoine Semenyo
• The Premier League season opener was halted in the 29th minute for Semenyo’s complaint and resumed with an anti-racism announcement at half-time
• Liverpool FC and the Premier League condemned the behavior and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing inquiry
• Semenyo scored twice and thanked the football community for its overwhelming support while highlighting further racist messages received online