Police arrest 19-year-old over 'racially aggravated' offence during Peterborough United vs Cambridge derby

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
Peterborough United beat arch rivals Cambridge United 6-1 on Saturday (November 9).

Police have confirmed that a 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated offence during Posh’s derby with Cambridge United on Saturday.

The man is believed to have directed a gesture towards Posh forward Ricky-Jade Jones before being removed from the stands and arrested.

He has since been released on bail.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
A gesture is alleged to have been made towards Posh forward Ricky-Jade Jones. Photo: David Lowndes.A gesture is alleged to have been made towards Posh forward Ricky-Jade Jones. Photo: David Lowndes.
A gesture is alleged to have been made towards Posh forward Ricky-Jade Jones. Photo: David Lowndes.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “A 19-year-old man from Cambridge was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

"He has been released on bail until 7 February 25 while investigations continue.”

The Peterborough Telegraph is awaiting a response from the police regarding if there were any further arrests.

News you can trust since 1948
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice