Cops Scotland have actually apprehended and charged a teen in connection with a supposed racist social networks post targeted at Alfredo Morelos throughout Sunday’s match in between Celtic and Rangers.
Morelos scored Rangers’ equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Celtic, after which he was supposedly the target of a racist video.
Cops Scotland stated on Monday early morning that they had actually started an examination after getting a variety of grievances concerning an offending social networks post.
On Monday night it was verified that a 17-year-old male youth had actually been apprehended and charged.
Rangers and Cops Scotland likewise verified that this arrest remained in relation to the Snapchat post targeting Morelos.
Previously on Monday, John Clark Motor Group exposed they had actually suspended a staff member after racist abuse was supposedly directed at Morelos on Snapchat.
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Celtic and Rangers gamers were unified as they chose to stand instead of take a knee prior to the Old Company clash.
The event took place simply days after Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara was allegedly racially abused during a Europa League match against Slavia Prague.
A UEFA examination into that event is continuous.
The Rangers and Celtic gamers decided to stand together against racism rather than take a knee ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm derby.
Rangers captain James Tavernier stated: “We took a knee to send a message however our company believe that message isn’t strong enough.
” We wished to send a strong message and it was a simple choice. You saw the circumstance on Thursday which is going to get looked after.
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Emphasizes of the Old Company match in between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park.
” However I feel great stating that all our Black gamers have actually gotten racial abuse this season.
” That’s from social networks platforms and this is a crucial message to them. Action needs to be taken – sufficient suffices.”
In the wake of the supposed abuse of Morelos, Rangers stated: “Our captain highlighted the continuous targeting of footballers online.
” Now is the time for social networks business to act and remove faceless cowards making offending remarks like this.”
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