A 47-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League season opener at Anfield. The match was briefly halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo reported the incident to the referee. The man has been conditionally bailed with an order prohibiting him from attending any football matches in the UK and staying within one mile of any football stadium. Merseyside Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing and they are collaborating with Liverpool Football Club.
A 47-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League season opener at Anfield.
The game against Liverpool was briefly halted after Semenyo reported the abuse to the referee in the 29th minute.
The man has been banned from all football stadiums in the UK, with conditions including not attending any regulated football match and staying one mile away from stadiums.
Antoine Semenyo expressed gratitude on social media, stating the support shown by the football community would stay with him forever.
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