The Soccer Affiliation is wanting into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United followers in the course of the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Lancashire Police can also be “establishing the details” across the alleged incident after a criticism was made by a Leeds fan within the away part of the stadium.
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Mejbri, 22, got here on as an alternative within the 83rd minute and was proven a yellow card in harm time for confronting Gabriel Gudmundsson following a powerful deal with on the Leeds defender in entrance of the dugouts.
It’s understood the FA is reviewing the spitting allegation however is but to launch a full investigation.
Lancashire Police mentioned it’s “conscious of an alleged incident involving a Burnley participant in the course of the second half of the Premier League recreation between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor on Saturday”.
The pressure added: “We’re presently working with Burnley Soccer Membership to ascertain the details.”
Leeds are conscious of the allegation however haven’t commented on it.
Burnley, who received the match 2-0, declined to remark.