Everton are aiding the Merseyside Police after Brentford gamers Ivan Toney and Rico Henry stated their households have been racially abused at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Henry scored Brentford’s profitable objective of their 3-2 victory towards Frank Lampard’s facet, whereas Toney additionally concerned within the incident which noticed Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite despatched off after simply 18 minutes.
Brentford’s preparations have been additionally disrupted in the course of the night earlier than the sport after Everton followers set off fireworks outdoors their lodge.
Toney posted on Twitter after the match: ‘Pretty show from the boys however not so good as the fireworks late final evening.
‘Usually I’m being awakened by my son however fireworks was a brand new one. Huge three factors! Followers proper behind us. Onto subsequent week.
‘And for the person that racially abused my household I’ll do every part I can to get you the punishment you deserve!’
Henry wrote on Twitter: ‘I by no means normally communicate out on issues that don’t bodily hurt me or my household however to see my mother upset after being racially abused by just a few Everton followers introduced fireplace to my abdomen!’
Everton stated in an announcement: ‘There isn't any place in soccer – or society – for racism. We're aiding Merseyside Police to make sure the person is recognized and handled appropriately.’
Brentford stated in an announcement: ‘We're conscious of an incident the place racist abuse was directed in direction of members of the family of our gamers. A report has been made to each the police and to Everton FC.
‘Brentford FC condemns all types of discrimination and racist abuse within the strongest doable phrases. We are going to provide our assist to Rico’s and Ivan’s households and can absolutely co-operate with the investigation and any subsequent authorized proceedings.’
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