Appeal over reports disabled fan was mocked at game
Nottinghamshire PolicePolice have launched an appeal for information after receiving reports a disabled Nottingham Forest fan was mocked following a Premier League match.
Nottinghamshire Police said it happened inside the City Ground after Forest's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at about 17:00 GMT on 30 November.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, witnesses reported seeing an away fan aim abuse at a disabled supporter sitting behind him in the Bridgford Stand.
The force said the individual started banging on the glass that separated them in a bid to try and antagonise the fan, while also appearing to mock his disability.
'No place for hate'
Police say officers are treating it as a hate crime incident, and have released an image of someone officers would like to speak to as part of the investigation.
The force has shared the appeal with police in Suffolk.
PC Rose Barton said: "While we appreciate this individual is not likely to be local due to him being sat in the away end, we'd encourage anyone who recognises him from this appeal to come forward.
"Likewise, we'd urge the man in question to do the right thing and make himself known to us, as we'd like to ask him a few questions and believe he could assist our inquiries.
"There is absolutely no place for hate in any of its forms in our communities – whether that's inside a football stadium or out on the streets."
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