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Man arrested for alleged hate crime against Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling has been in great form for Manchester City this season
Raheem Sterling has been in great form for Manchester City this season

A man has been arrested over allegations of a hate crime against Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling at the club's training ground.

Greater Manchester Police said a 29-year-old man was in custody on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and the incident was being treated as a hate crime.

"Racism will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester and has no place in civilised society," Detective Chief Inspector Paul Walker said in a statement.

"We take every report incredibly seriously."

Sterling scored twice in City's 4-1 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. The club has yet to comment.

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