Police are investigating alleged racist abuse by Cambridge United spectators towards the Wycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa.

Akinfenwa highlighted the incidents in Wycombe’s 2-1 League Two win at the Cambs Glass Stadium on Saturday on Twitter.

He wrote: “Good 3pts 2day, great support again. It’s a shame that a small group of Cambridge fans focus on colour rather than the game KickOutRacism.”

Cambridge are investigating after communicating with Wycombe and Cambridgeshire Police are working to identify those involved. The incident was also reported to the match referee, Trevor Kettle, Wycombe said.

A statement from Cambridgeshire Police read: “Officers are investigating an allegation of racial abuse at the fixture between Cambridge United and Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday, November 19.”

Det Ch Insp Steve Kerridge said: “We are working closely with Cambridge United and Wycombe Wanderers to identify the people involved. The behaviour that has been alleged against a small minority is at odds with the core community and family-orientated principles of the club.

“It is totally incompatible with the spirit of tolerance and diversity for which the city of Cambridge is known.”

The Cambridge chief executive, Jez George, told the Cambridge News: “We’re in dialogue with Wycombe and we’re investigating the situation because these are serious allegations.”

The Cambridge Fans United chairman, Robert Osbourn, said: “I am aware the club is investigating the claims and is seeking to identify those involved so appropriate action can be taken.

“CFU supports the club’s investigation wholeheartedly and would urge anyone who saw and heard what happened to contact the club.”