Shrewsbury Town denounce alleged racist abuse during match

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Police have confirmed they are investigating reports of racist abuse during the football match.

Shrewsbury Town have condemned alleged racist abuse during their match at home on Saturday.

League One club Shrewsbury confirmed two supporters were ejected from the Montgomery Waters Meadow Stadium for "alleged racist gestures" made during their 1-0 win over MK Dons.

The Shropshire side confirmed the club and police are investigating the incidents and say any fan found guilty of discrimination in their stadium will be banned for life from their matches.

A statement from Salop read: "Shrewsbury Town Football Club is bitterly disappointed and deeply appalled to report two individuals were ejected from Montgomery Waters Meadow due to alleged racist gestures during our Sky Bet League One fixture with MK Dons this afternoon.

"Shrewsbury Town and West Mercia Police will now conduct full and detailed investigations. Should these allegations prove true, any individual guilty of these disgusting offences will receive a lifetime ban from all Shrewsbury Town fixtures.

"The club will work closely with West Mercia Police and will support any action suggested.

"Our football club has and always will have a zero-tolerance to any form of racism and discrimination. These behaviours aren't welcome in our club or in any place in society."

Superintendent Stuart Bill said: “West Mercia Police is working with Shrewsbury Town FC to investigate reports of racist abuse at the Montgomery Waters Meadow stadium at Saturday’s match against MK Dons.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses and our enquiries are continuing to ensure we have sufficient evidence to take robust action against those suspected of being responsible.

 “There is no place for racism in football, or in any place in society, and we will always seek to secure a Football Banning Order for those found guilty of racist abuse at a football match.

 “We echo the words of the club in that we are bitterly disappointed and deeply appalled at the alleged racist behaviour.”

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