Man arrested at Hill Dickinson Stadium

A man has been arrested following reports that racist abuse was shouted inside Hill Dickinson Stadium during Everton's Premier League fixture with Manchester City on Monday 4 May.

A 71-year-old man from Nottinghamshire was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after supporters and stewards reported that racist abuse was shouted by a fan. 
 
He has now been bailed with conditions, which includes not to go within one mile of any designated sports stadium in a period of up to four hours before kick-off, during the match and up to four hours after the game has ended.
 
An investigation into the incident during the match remains ongoing and we continue to work closely with Everton Football Club.

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