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20 September 2011 Last updated at 11:01 ET Fan arrested over racist
incident in Dunfermline A 20-year-old man has been arrested in
connection with a racially motivated breach of the peace at last
Saturday's Dunfermline v Hibs football match. The man is due to appear
at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday. wholesale jerseys
The arrest was made as the result of an intelligence-led
anti-racism operation which has been running at East End Park for last
few Dunfermline home games. Plain clothed police officers have been in
the crowd to apprehend anyone acting in a racially motivated way. The
incident happened in the North West Stand of the ground. 'Act as
warning' Sgt Andy Smith, of Fife Constabulary, said: "Racist abuse of
players, or any person for that matter, is totally unacceptable and we
will do all we can to root out the very small minority of fans who act
in this despicable way. cheap nfl jerseys
"The operation will continue at forthcoming home games and this
arrest should act as a warning and deterrent to others." The man has
been banned from the ground in the meantime, and if convicted, the club
will consider further action, which is likely to be a lifetime ban. John
Yorkston, Dunfermline Athletic Football Club chairman, said: "We are a
family-friendly football club and there is no place for anyone at
Dunfermline who conducts themselves in a racially motivated
way. custom jerseys
"The club's position on this is very clear - anyone who is found
guilty of racially abusing players or other fans will face being banned
from the club for life."