Raheem Sterling: Man arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Manchester City winger
The 23-year-old was allegedly confronted as he arrived at City's training ground prior to Saturday's Premier League victory over Tottenham
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Your support makes all the difference.A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged racist attack on Raheem Sterling, police have announced.
The Manchester City star was allegedly confronted as he arrived at City's training ground prior to Saturday's Premier League win over Tottenham.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: "On Monday, December 18, 2017 a report was made to police after a 23-year-old man was subjected to a racially aggravated assault on Clayton Lane in Manchester on Saturday, December 16.
"An investigation was launched and a 29-year-old man was arrested earlier this morning, Tuesday, December 19, 2017, on suspicion of racially aggravated assault. He is now in police custody for questioning. This is being treated as a hate crime."
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Walker added: "Racism will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester and has no place in civilised society. We take every report incredibly seriously and any reports can be reported via the True Vision website. Anyone with any information about the incident should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."
On Saturday, the winger was reportedly abused while driving through the entrance of the City Football Academy and then kicked when he stepped out of his vehicle to ask the man what his problem was.
Sterling is currently enjoying some of the best form of his career to date under Guardiola’s tutelage at City and went on to score twice against Spurs as the league leaders continued their unbeaten run.
The former Liverpool winger’s 11 goals in 16 Premier League appearances have helped City establish an 11-point lead at the top of the table.