BURNLEY Football Club has confirmed that a supporter from Accrington has been given an indefinite club ban following an incident of racial abuse during a pre-season friendly match.

The 30-year-old man has been interviewed by Burnley FC officials regarding racial comments aimed at a Bradford City player.

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The incident happened during Clarets’ pre-season friendly at the Northern Commercials Stadium in Bradford on Saturday, July 23.

And now the Clarets say that as a result, and subject to the right to appeal, the supporter will no longer be able to attend any Burnley FC matches, including away games, with immediate effect.

A second man who voluntarily left the stadium in connection with the incident will face no action, the club said.

An investigation is still ongoing by West Yorkshire Police, but Burnley FC has said it would like to thank Bradford City Football Club and the police for their assistance in the matter.

A spokesman for the Clarets said: “In closing, the club would like to reiterate that we have a zero tolerance approach to any such behaviour and strongly condemn discrimination of any type.”