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An away fan has been banned from attending any sporting event after racially abusing a Liverpool FC player at Anfield.

The Liverpool player was the victim of the vile abuse as his side thrashed Huddersfield Town 5-0 at Anfield during the Friday night fixture on April 26.

The culprit was 54-year-old John Brook who is now staring at a three-year footballing ban meaning the Huddersfield supporter cannot set foot in ANY sporting event during this time.

Police said during the Liverpool vs Huddersfield game "a report was received of abuse being directed at a Liverpool player".

And Brook from Imperial Road, Huddersfield was detained, arrested and charged with a racially/religiously aggravated public order offence.

The player on the receiving end of Brook's racist bile has not been revealed.



As well as his three year ban Brook was also fined when he appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court in Bootle on Friday, May 17.

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Match Commander, Superintendent Paul White, said: "This was a despicable incident in which Brook verbally abused a player.

"Harassment, including that which is racially or religiously aggravated, will not be tolerated by police and we are doing all we can to eradicate such behaviour from sporting events and ensure those responsible are strongly punished.



"Spectators and participants at public events should not have to tolerate any form of hate crime, which often leaves families and young people fearful."

He also praised the role stewards played in bringing Brook to justice.

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He added: "We work closely with management and staff from Liverpool FC and all our football teams, and this outcome was made possible by the diligence of officers and stewards on duty at this game.



"I would also like to warn anyone thinking about engaging in this type of behaviour that we will pursue all such incidents until offenders are brought to justice. It is vital that anyone who witnesses such offences reports them to stewards or the police immediately, and we can take the necessary action.”



"We would also encourage any members of the community with information to speak with officers or stewards at the ground, or to call 101.

"Anyone with information who does not wish to speak with us directly can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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Liverpool trounced Huddersfield thanks to two goals each from Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah and an earlier strike from Naby Keita.