Police are releasing a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident at football match.
The game took place at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium on Saturday November 29 as Middlesbrough FC took on Blackburn Rovers FC.
As players were applauding away fans on the pitch at the final whistle at around 5pm, a Middlesbrough fan in the East Stand in block 40-42 was seen to make a gesture towards a Blackburn Rovers player which was perceived as racist.
Referee Mark Clattenburg included the complaint in his post-match report and the FA is now making further enquiries.
An FA spokesman added: “I can confirm the allegation has been reported to us and we are making enquiries.”
A Boro spokesman said: “The club is aware of an allegation made following the Blackburn game and as is normal procedure we are working to further investigate the matter.
“Middlesbrough FC has a zero tolerance approach towards the alleged behaviour, takes matters such as this very seriously, and will take action in proven cases.”
A Blackburn spokesperson said: “The club has been contacted by the FA and we will cooperate fully with their investigation.”
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man in the images is asked to contact PC Chris Hilton on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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