Footballer Antoine Semenyo says he “froze” after an alleged incident of racist abuse by a Liverpool fan during a Premier League match at Anfield. Multiple outlets report that Semenyo was waiting to take a throw-in when the alleged abuse occurred, and that his reaction was described in court.
The case is being heard in relation to Mark Mogan, 47, who is accused of racially aggravated behaviour. BBC and other reports say Mogan denies the charge. One outlet also reports additional details, including an allegation that the fan threw chewing gum at Semenyo and used a racist slur. While coverage varies in emphasis, the common thread is that the court is considering the allegation and Semenyo’s account of how he responded in the moment.
