The police are investigating the racist abuses directed against the ex-footballer and today commentator Ashley Cole during Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Swindon Town FC in the FA Cup, the fourth-division club said on Saturday.
El Swindon condemned the abuse and apologized to Cole, who was at Swindon’s County Ground on Friday as part of the ITV broadcast team. Cole made 107 appearances for England and earned multiple honors during his time with top clubs Arsenal and Chelsea.
“We are absolutely saddened and deeply disgusted by this and cannot emphasize enough that Swindon Town Football Club will not tolerate racial abuse of any kind,” Swindon owner Clem Morfuni said in a statement.
“We are currently working with the Wiltshire Police to gather evidence, but those responsible will be punished accordingly. On behalf of everyone at Swindon Town FC, we send our sincerest apologies to Ashley Cole and deeply regret that she had to experiment. that last night. “
Wiltshire Police said they have launched an investigation into the incident. “We have already started an investigation and obtained statements. Further investigations are under way in relation to this incident,” a statement on the Wiltshire Police website said.
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