Burnley fan refuses to apologise for White Lives Matter banner after 'claiming responsibility'
dailystar.co.ukBurnley supporter Jake Hepple has appeared to take responsibility for organising a plane to fly an offensive banner during the Clarets’ Premier League clash with Manchester City.
In the early moments of the 5-0 defeat at the Etihad, a plane flew overhead carrying a message which read: 'White lives matter Burnley'.The aircraft and banner was seen just moments after all players had taken a knee at kick-off in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Burnley swiftly issued a strong statement condemning the act while captain Ben Mee came out after the match to express his anger.Hepple has refused to apologise and shared a video of the incident on his Facebook page, which has since disappeared.Hepple, who was also seen in a selfie with English.
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