AN allegation of racist abuse during Barrow AFC's home match has been made.
It has been alleged that Altrincham FC midfielder Josh Ginnelly was subject to a racist remark directed at him from the Ray Wilkie stand at Holker Street yesterday.
The Evening Mail understands Mr Ginnelly made the complaint to fourth official Natalie Aspinall, who informed other match and club officials in the debrief.
Investigations by Cumbria Police and Barrow AFC have been launched.
Russ Dodd, secretary at Barrow AFC, said: "The clubs obviously will be investigating seriously.
"There's no place for this in football. It's something that we deplore."
Mr Dodd said there would be a "three pronged investigation", with police, the club and the Football Association all looking at the alleged incident.
The club are shocked to hear about this incident and deplore any kind of racist or discriminatory behaviour. https://t.co/2UUERNCqop
— Barrow A.F.C. (@BarrowAFC) March 12, 2016
Anybody with information on any racial abuse towards @altrinchamfc player Josh Ginnelly at @BarrowAFC today, please contact us on 101
— Barrow Police (@barrowpolice) March 12, 2016
PC Craig Barrass, football intelligence officer for Barrow AFC, was at Holker Street on Saturday and spoke with Mr Ginnelly.
PC Barrass said: "He reported it to the officials so they have reported it to the FA.
"We take [allegations] seriously as does the club."
Anyone with information about the alleged incident should call police on 101, asking to speak to PC Barrass.
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