"The disgraceful incident occurred at the Carlos Tartiere stadium. In the 31st minute of the match, as the English player was preparing to take a corner kick, the spectator allegedly shouted "Rashford, you n***er" at him. Following an official complaint filed by La Liga, the Provincial Information Brigade of Oviedo launched an investigation. Analysis of the stadium's security camera footage, provided by the Organisational Control Unit, proved crucial in identifying the fan."
"The individual is now being investigated for a crime against moral integrity and a hate crime. After giving a statement at the police station, the incident was reported to the Oviedo Court of Instruction Number 1. The consequences for the fan could be severe as well. The Public Prosecutor's Office for the Protection of Equality and Against Discrimination has been informed, as these offences can carry sentences of up to three years in prison."
During an away match at the Carlos Tartiere stadium, a spectator allegedly shouted a racial slur at Marcus Rashford while he prepared to take a corner kick. The National Police identified a Real Oviedo fan after La Liga filed an official complaint and investigators analysed stadium security camera footage provided by the Organisational Control Unit. The individual is being investigated for a crime against moral integrity and a hate crime and has given a police statement. Prosecutors have been informed. Potential penalties include up to three years' imprisonment, administrative fines up to €60,000, and a ban from sports venues.
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