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Coventry City fan arrested after Stoke player racially abused

A football fan was arrested after a player was racially abused while warming up for a match.

Officials were made aware of the abuse as Coventry City FC took on Stoke City FC at home on Tuesday night.

The abuse was aimed at a Stoke City player and the club said it would make sure he was offered support.

Coventry City FC said the supporter had been banned and their season ticket confiscated after being identified by staff and CCTV at the ground.

The club said there was "no place for racism at our games, in football or wider society and, as we did last night, we will not hesitate in taking action".