An arrest was made following an allegation of racist abuse during Saturday’s match between Bradford City and Luton Town.

Both clubs confirmed that alleged racist abuse was directed towards a Bradford player by a person in the Luton supporters section. The player has not been identified by either club.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed the news of the arrest and the nature of the allegation, which was in the form of a gesture by a supporter, with the police force confirming the arrest.

They said, “Shortly before half-time during today’s Bradford City v Luton Town match at the University of Bradford Stadium, Valley Parade, one of our officers identified a Luton Town supporter making racist gestures towards a Bradford City player.

“The 51-year-old man was removed from the ground and arrested on suspicion of behaving in a threatening, abusive or disorderly manner likely to cause harassment alarm or distress.”

Luton Town confirmed the news in a statement and stated they had a zero tolerance attitude towards racism.

The Hatters said, “We regret to report that we have been made aware of an allegation of racist abuse directed towards a Bradford City player during our game at Valley Parade on Saturday afternoon.

“West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that an individual in the away section was arrested.

“As a club we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms. This behaviour has no place in society and it has absolutely no place at Luton Town. Ever.

“We stand by any player who suffers at the hands of such abuse. It needs to stop. As a club we will now fully support the ongoing police investigation.”

In their own statement, Bradford said that they will also co-operate with the police investigation.

They said, “Bradford City AFC is aware of an allegation of racist abuse from an individual in the away section towards one of our players during today’s Sky Bet League One game against Luton Town.

“An arrest has been made by West Yorkshire Police, with the individual in question swiftly removed from the University of Bradford Stadium. We will fully cooperate with all ongoing police investigations.

“Bradford City AFC strongly condemns racism and discrimination in all forms. We have a zero tolerance policy to such, unacceptable behaviour.

“The club will be making no further comment at this time.”