The Soccer Affiliation is trying into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United followers throughout the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Lancashire Police can be “establishing the information” across the alleged incident after a grievance was made by a Leeds fan within the away part of the stadium.
Mejbri, 22, got here on instead within the 83rd minute and was proven a yellow card in damage time for confronting Gabriel Gudmundsson following a powerful deal with on the Leeds defender in entrance of the dugouts.
It’s understood the FA is reviewing the spitting allegation however is but to launch a full investigation.
Lancashire Police mentioned it’s “conscious of an alleged incident involving a Burnley participant throughout the second half of the Premier League recreation between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor on Saturday”.
The drive added: “We’re at the moment working with Burnley Soccer Membership to determine the information.”
Leeds are conscious of the allegation however haven’t commented on it.
Burnley, who received the match 2-0, declined to remark.
