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·2. April 2026
Man arrested over alleged racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby

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·2. April 2026

A man has been arrested over alleged racist abuse reported during the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on 22 March.
According to Sunderland Echo, the referee temporarily stopped the match after SAFC full-back Lutsharel Geertruida reported abuse from the terraces.
The Black Cats won 1-2.
Officers detained a 45-year-old man from the Gateshead area on 31 March on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Source: Sunderland Echo









































