Officers arrested a 34-year-old man at Goodison Park during the second half of Tuesday's match. The individual, identified as an Everton supporter, allegedly directed racial slurs toward Antoine Semenyo. Match officials and security staff intervened after witnessing the incident near the touchline, per Sky Sports.
Everton released a statement confirming it is assisting the police with their investigation. The club reiterated a zero-tolerance policy regarding discriminatory behaviour and indicated the supporter faces an indefinite stadium ban if found guilty. Semenyo, who joined Everton recently, continued the match after the individual was removed from the stands, according to The Guardian.
Merseyside Police confirmed the suspect remains in custody for questioning on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. The Premier League stated it supports the action taken and continues to work with clubs to eradicate abuse from the game. This incident occurred despite ongoing national campaigns to promote equality within professional football stadiums.
