Salford-York Friendly Abandoned After Alleged Racial Abuse, Fan Arrested

A pre-season friendly football match between York City and Salford City was abandoned after Salford players were subjected to alleged racial abuse from York fans. The game was stopped after 84 minutes with the score level at 3-3, following reports of racist monkey noises directed at a Salford player. Both teams were taken off the pitch, and the referee called off the match shortly afterward. A 23-year-old man from York was arrested in connection with the incident, which is being investigated by York City Football Club and North Yorkshire Police. Both clubs strongly condemned racism in all forms, emphasizing their commitment to protecting players and staff and urging any witnesses to come forward. York City warned that supporters found guilty of racial abuse would face the strongest possible sanctions from the club.