Police investigate alleged racist abuse of Ashley Cole at Swindon FA Cup tie

Ashley Cole file photo
(Image credit: Martin Rickett)

Police are investigating allegations that racist abuse was directed at former England defender Ashley Cole at Swindon’s FA Cup clash with Manchester City on Friday night.

Swindon have apologised to Cole, who was pitchside as part of ITV’s presentation team for Town’s 4-1 third-round defeat at the County Ground.

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