- Ugo Monye was subjected to ‘most blatant racism’ he has heard from a fan
- Former England wing was masking Sunday’s match as a pundit with TNT Sports activities
- Police have launched an investigation and take allegation ‘extraordinarily critically’
Police are anticipated to have the ability to prosecute the person who allegedly racially abused Ugo Monye, after the incident outdoors Sandy Park in Exeter on Sunday was seen on CCTV.
The suspect has been recognized and one supply informed Mail Sport ‘they know who he’s’. These current claimed he had been a persistent ‘nuisance’ and ‘attention-seeker’, previous to his verbal assault on the ex-England wing, who’s now a pundit.
Footage of the flashpoint, which occurred shortly after Exeter’s Premiership win over Gloucester, has been despatched by the Chiefs to the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary.
A police assertion stated: ‘We take all experiences of hate crime extraordinarily critically and won’t tolerate this behaviour.’
On Sunday night, Monye posted on social media: ‘Leaving Sandy Park and one supporter working by crowd begins shouting “N***a, N***a”. Disgraceful.
Former England wing Ugo Monye was masking Sunday’s match as a pundit with TNT Sports activities
‘Not a single individual stated a phrase, challenged and even reported it. He walks off after a gentle scuffle and followers at the moment are telling me: “We’re with you”. B******s you’re with me. ‘You weren’t with me once you noticed and heard essentially the most blatant racism I’ve seen from a supporter at a dwell sport. So fed up.’
There was outrage in response to the episode and mass assist for Monye from the rugby neighborhood and different sporting figures.
It’s the second time this season {that a} member of TNT Sports activities employees has been verbally abused at Sandy Park, after reporter Jenny Drummond was subjected to aggressive feedback there in September.
A Chiefs assertion learn: ‘We now have acted as rapidly as potential to make sure this has been handled, following the recommendation of all acceptable authorities.’
Exeter are working intently with Devon & Cornwall police following the incident on Sunday
