Man City vs Man United: Man arrested for alleged racism released on bail

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a 41-year-old man has been released pending further investigation, having been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense.

“No further arrests have been made and police are continuing to work with Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs on this incident,” the force said.

At around 6.55pm on Saturday, police were called to a report of a supporter making alleged racist gestures and sounds towards players during the Manchester derby, which United won 2-1.

The derby was marred by an altercation between City fans and United players in one of the corners of the ground during the second half, in which midfielder Fred was pelted by objects including lighters and bottles, while more than one United player claimed they were racially abused.

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United have said they are offering their players support, although Marcus Rashford said he was not aware of what was happening during the game, the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Roy Keane and Gary Neville are all among those to have condemned it.