A murderer who killed the son of a former Manchester United star has died in a Lancashire prison.
01.11.2023 - 18:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been convicted of racially abusing ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand whilst he was working as a pundit during one of his former club's matches.
Jamie Arnold, 33, hurled racist remarks and hand gestures at the former England defender during the match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and United at Molineux on May 23,. 2021.
Ferdinand was working for BT Sport at the match the first game played at Molineux with fans present since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Wolves fan Arnold, of Stone, Staffordshire, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with a racially aggravated public order offence, which he denied.
However, he was today (Wednesday) unanimously convicted following a two-day trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court and will be sentenced on December 8, West Midlands Police said.
Pc Stuart Ward, the UK’s first dedicated hate crime officer within a football unit for West Midlands Police, said: “Abusing anyone for the colour of their skin is disgusting and can never, ever be condoned.
“Arnold is old enough to know such appalling behaviour is inexcusable and certainly won’t be tolerated. I know from personal experience how being a victim of racism hurts while offenders risk their own aspirations through getting a criminal record.
“I would like to thank Rio for his assistance in this investigation. Through his support, we’ve ensured a man has this conviction to his name."
The Crown Prosecution Service said he was caught making racist gestures on CCTV and was seen by several witnesses in the stands. Mr Ferdinand told a previous
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