A 33-year-old man has been convicted of racially abusing former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
Jamie Arnold made racist hand gestures and remarks at Ferdinand whilst the former was working as a pundit for BT Sport's coverage of the game between Wolves and Man United in May 2021.Mr Arnold was arrested at the scene following the offence on May 23. He denied a racially aggravated public order offence.
Upon the verdict, Ferdinand issued a thank you to the witnesses who testified, Wolves and the police officer dealing with the case.Man United wonderkid is 'player Pogba was supposed to be' as masterclass goes viral PC Ward, the UK's first dedicated hate crime officer within a football unit for West Midlands Police, said: "Abusing anyone for the colour of their skin is disgusting and can never, ever be condoned.
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