"A man has been charged with racially abusing Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu during a match earlier this year. The alleged offence took place as Ampadu left the pitch following Leeds' 2-1 win over Sunderland at Elland Road on 17 February. Steven Patterson, 66, of Stranton Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, will appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on 17 October to answer a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, according to West Yorkshire Police."
"A Leeds United spokesperson said the club had been supporting Wales international Ampadu, 25, adding: "There is no room for racism in football or society.""
A man has been charged with racially abusing Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu during a match earlier this year. The alleged offence occurred as Ampadu left the pitch after Leeds' 2-1 win over Sunderland at Elland Road on 17 February. The defendant, Steven Patterson, 66, of Stranton Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, will appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on 17 October to answer a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress. West Yorkshire Police gave details of the charge. Leeds United said the club had been supporting Wales international Ampadu, 25, and stated there is no room for racism in football or society.
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