Supporter arrested after alleged racist abuse of Jordan Obita during SPL’s Edinburgh derby
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A supporter was arrested from within the Hearts end of Tynecastle after Hibernian substitute Jordan Obita was allegedly racially abused during Boxing Day’s Edinburgh derby. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s unacceptable.” A Hearts statement read: “The club condemns racism and any abusive behaviour. “Hibernian FC would like to thank Hearts for the swift action taken against a supporter at Tynecastle during today’s Edinburgh Derby,” it read.
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