From The Guardian
Liverpool were embroiled in another racism controversy on Friday night when arrests were made on suspicion of shouting abuse at the Oldham Athletic defender Tom Adeyemi.
The incident occurred 10 minutes before the end of Liverpool's 5-1 win over the League One side in the third round of the FA Cup. Adeyemi became embroiled in a row with a supporter, or supporters, at the front of the Kop.
Adeyemi was visibly upset by the exchange and it required several team-mates, the Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, and the referee, Neil Swarbrick, to calm the 20-year-old down. Witnesses reported two fans wearing Luis Suárez T-shirts – similar to those worn by Liverpool players at Wigan after the Uruguayan striker was found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra – confronting Adeyemi, and one allegedly shouting "You fucking black bastard".
Merseyside police have confirmed that arrests have been made.
A senior Liverpool official said: "We will do everything in our power to investigate the matter and ensure the appropriate action is taken."
The incident could not have come at a worse time for Liverpool, given the widespread condemnation the club have received for their vehement support of Suárez.