This archive report was first published on 8 December 2019.
On December 8, 2019, a disturbing incident marred the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, with a Manchester City fan making a racist gesture in front of Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Fred.
Television images showed the fan making the gesture during the game, which Manchester City won 2-1. Fans also threw objects onto the field, striking Fred at least once.
Greater Manchester Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, and he remains in custody for questioning.
Manchester City has a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination of any kind, and anyone found guilty of racial abuse will be banned from the club for life.
The Football Association is also investigating the incident.
