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Scottish Premiership: Police investigate claims Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk racially abused

Virgil Van Dijk suffers defeat on a bad night for Celtic
Image: Virgil van Dijk: Allegedly subjected to racial abuse

Police are investigating claims Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk was subjected to racist abuse during Saturday's 2-1 win over St Mirren at St Mirren Park.

The 23-year-old Dutchman reported the incident after the Scottish Premiership clash and the matter is now in the hands of the authorities.

A police statement read: "Police Scotland has received a complaint from a Celtic player alleging he was racially abused by a spectator during the St Mirren v Celtic match on Saturday.

"Police are liaising with both clubs and are analysing broadcast and CCTV footage. Inquiries are ongoing."

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