Spurs release new statement on alleged racist abuse directed at Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger

Tottenham Hotspur have launched a press release which signifies that after learning hours of CCTV footage their findings are thus far “inconclusive” with regards to the racist abuse reported by Antonio Rudiger.

The Chelsea star reported listening to abuse through the second half of Tottenham’s defeat to the Blues at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Now, 24 hours later, Spurs have launched a brand new assertion on the incident.

“Throughout yesterday’s match towards Chelsea,
Antonio Rudiger reported listening to alleged racist abuse from a person(s) within the South Stand,” it learn.

“We’re in a position to observe each fan through the cameras and have spent many hours reviewing CCTV footage. Now we have engaged lip readers to review the footage and contacted Chelsea for additional data from their gamers.

“Now we have additionally taken statements from different events current on the time. The police will likely be reviewing our proof alongside us. Please be assured we will be exhaustively investigating this matter.”

“This membership has a proud observe report of anti-racism work throughout all our communities and we’re decided to make sure that we conduct a radical investigation. Any fan discovered to be responsible will obtain a lifetime ban.

“At the moment nevertheless we should always level out that our findings are inconclusive and would ask that remark is reserved till the information are established.