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Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer

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Cumbria Police said it arrested a 37-year-old man

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a footballer.

Cumbria Police said a 37-year-old man was arrested after Carlisle United's 2-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic, in the first round of the FA Cup at Brunton Park.

The man, from Carlisle, was held on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence towards a Wigan Athletic player during Saturday's match, the force said.

It added he remained in custody.

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