Burnley Football Club has confirmed that a supporter has been given an indefinite club ban following an incident of racial abuse during the pre-season friendly with Bradford City FC.
A 30-year-old man from Accrington has been interviewed by Burnley FC officials regarding racial comments aimed at a Bradford City player during the Clarets’ pre-season friendly at the Northern Commercials Stadium on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
As a result, and subject to the right to appeal, the supporter will no longer be able to attend any Burnley FC matches, including away games, with immediate effect.
A second man who voluntarily left the stadium in connection with the incident will face no action.
An investigation is still ongoing by West Yorkshire Police, but Burnley Football Club would like to thank Bradford City Football Club and West Yorkshire Police for their assistance in this matter.
In closing, the club said it would like to reiterate that "we have a zero tolerance approach to any such behaviour and strongly condemn discrimination of any type." Burnley went onto win the match 4-1.
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