Ex-Peterborough United striker's anger as his family suffer racist abuse

Former Peterborough United striker Ivan Toney has vowed to ensure a man who racially abused his family on Sunday is punished.
Ivan Toney is fouled by Jarred Braithwaite during the Everton v Brentford game. Braithwaite was dismissed for the challenge. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.Ivan Toney is fouled by Jarred Braithwaite during the Everton v Brentford game. Braithwaite was dismissed for the challenge. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.
Ivan Toney is fouled by Jarred Braithwaite during the Everton v Brentford game. Braithwaite was dismissed for the challenge. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Toney took to Twitter after Brentford’s 3-2 win at Everton in the Premier League saying: ‘And for the man that racially abused my family I’ll do everything I can to get you the punishment you deserve!”

Toney was involved in the 18th minute dismissal of Everton defender Jarrad Braithwaite.

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And Toney wasn’t the only Brentford player to express disgust at some fans at Goodison Park.

Full-back Rico Henry said: “I never usually speak out on things that don’t physically harm me or my family, but to see my mom upset after being racially abused by a few Everton fans brought fire to my stomach!

"I will do anything for them & whatever it takes to get the small minority punished! This is not acceptable & must be investigated immediately.”

Everton FC were quick to condemn the abuse and are helping Merseyside police identify the culprits to ‘ensure the individual is identified and dealt with appropriately’.