Police arrest 15 year old boy over racist comments towards a Southport player on social media

Further to the statement we issued on Monday 11 October relating to one of our players having been subjected to online racial hatred and abuse on social media, we have been informed that North Yorkshire Police has executed a warrant and arrested a 15-year old male.

Southport Football Club thanks North Yorkshire and Merseyside Police forces for their prompt actions in this regard and York City Football Club for its cooperation and assistance in this matter.

We do not anticipate making further comment until the conclusion of the Police investigation and process.