A man has been arrested on suspicion of hurling racist abuse at the Manchester City v Atletico Madrid game. It comes as officers confirm they are investigating footage showing visiting fans performing what appeared to be Nazi salutes.
The Blues' Champions League clash quarter-final clash against the Spanish giants at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night has been marred by accusations of racism and violence by the visiting 2,100 supporters.
A video shot by a City fan showed a number of opposition supporters on the second tier of the South Stand stood with their arms outstretched in front of them performing the salute, whilst waving a flag. READ MORE: Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have now confirmed a 32-year-old man was arrested at the game on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
A spokesman for the force also said that the videos circulating on social media, including the one published by the M.E.N, were now being investigated, alongside reports of two stewards being injured during the game.
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