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Police investigate alleged racist abuse on social media following Birmingham-Blackburn tie

A mitre delta match ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Derby County

West Midlands police are investigating allegations of racial abuse on social media that followed Birmingham's FA Cup third-round victory over Blackburn on Saturday.

Birmingham scored a late winner to secure a 2-1 win over their Championship rivals at St Andrew's.

On Monday police confirmed they were looking into complaints over alleged racial abuse on social media.

A police statement said: "The force is aware of allegations on social media and further enquiries will be carried out".

A series of incidents of racial abuse - both in stadiums and on social media - have occurred this season, with pressure growing on the game's authorities to take stronger action against the culprits.

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