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Police investigating after alleged homophobic comments involving Walsall FC player during Swindon game

Police are investigating after alleged homophobic comments were made towards a Walsall FC player during a match in Swindon on Boxing Day.

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The match took place at Swindon's County Ground, with the Saddlers beating Swindon Town 2-1.

Wiltshire Police said it is now investigating an allegation that homophobic comments were made by a member of the public towards a player.

The player hasn't been named by the police force.

No arrests have yet been made.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "We are investigating after an allegation that homophobic comments were made by a member of the public towards a Walsall Football Club player during the Swindon Town and Walsall football match on Boxing Day.

“No arrests have currently been made.”

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