Celtic Park racism probe cops find 'no suspects' over 'abuse' aimed at Livingston's Ayo Obileye

"No suspects" have been recognized in reference to alleged racist abuse in the direction of Livingston 's Ayo Obileye at a premiership recreation at Celtic Park, police have confirmed.

An investigation was launched after an American journalist alleged that the defender was subjected to racist abuse by a member of the Parkhead crowd in October.

Philip Crowther, White Home correspondent for the Related Press, was in Glasgow for the COP 26 local weather convention.

He attended the match at Celtic Park, posting movies of the group singing You will By no means Stroll Alone.

A penalty was given to Celtic after Obileye slapped Kyogo Furuhashi on the again of the pinnacle in the course of the cinch match.

Livingston's Ayo Obileye is distributed off for violent conduct towards Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi throughout a Cinch Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston, on October 30, in Glasgow, Scotland (Picture: Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Crowther alleged that the footballer was referred to as racist names by a Celtic fan.

Each soccer golf equipment mentioned they have been "involved" relating to the accusation on the time.

Police Scotland have now confirmed that no suspect has been recognized regardless of "in depth" enquiries.

Nevertheless, they've urged that any new data can be investigated totally.

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A spokesperson for Police Scotland mentioned: "Officers acquired a report of offensive feedback made throughout a soccer match at Celtic Park Stadium on Tuesday, 30 October, 2021.

"In depth enquiries have been carried out and no suspect has been recognized.

"Any new data can be investigated totally.

"Anybody with any data on the incident is requested to contact police on 101 quoting incident 1097 of two/11/21."