Police charge man over alleged online racist abuse of Yannick Bolasie

The 22-year-old was due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday

A man in Scotland has been arrested for the alleged racial abuse of Middlesbrough’s Yannick Bolasie. Photo: Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images
A man in Scotland has been arrested for the alleged racial abuse of Middlesbrough’s Yannick Bolasie. Photo: Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images

Police in Scotland have charged a man in connection with an allegation of racially-aggravated online abuse aimed at Middlesbrough midfielder Yannick Bolasie.

The 22-year-old was due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday following his arrest.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a racially aggravated comment posted online.

“He is expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 17 March, 2021.”

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Bolasie, 31, joined Boro on loan from Everton in January and has made six appearances for the Sky Bet Championship club.