Everton have confirmed they are assisting police after two Brentford players said their families were racially abused at Goodison Park.
Striker Ivan Toney and full-back Rico Henry made the allegations after the Bees’ 3-2 win against Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
Everton said: “There is no place in football – or society – for racism.
“We are assisting Merseyside Police to ensure the individual is identified and dealt with appropriately.”
Henry, 24, who scored Brentford’s winning goal, tweeted: “I never usually speak out on things that don’t physically harm me or my family but to see my mom upset after being racially abused by a few Everton fans brought fire to my stomach!”
Toney said: “And for the man that racially abused my family I’ll do everything I can to get you the punishment you deserve!”
Brentford tweeted: “Brentford condemns all forms of discrimination and racist abuse in the strongest possible terms.
“We will offer our support to Rico’s and Ivan’s families and will fully co-operate with the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.”
Merseyside police confirmed they are investigating the incidents.
Detective Inspector Catherine Cox said: “No matter what football team you support, there is absolutely no place for hate anywhere in Merseyside under any circumstances.”
