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Brighton's LGBT flags at the AMEX Stadium.

Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse

The Premier League club has strongly condemned the behaviour of the supporters during Sunday’s draw away to Brighton.

WOLVES HAVE CONFIRMED two arrests were made for homophobic abuse during Sunday’s Premier League match at Brighton and Hove Albion.

The club have strongly condemned the behaviour of the individuals involved and are offering their full support to Sussex Police in a criminal investigation.

Wolves drew 2-2 at AMEX Stadium on Sunday, as the Premier League this weekend celebrated equality and diversity within the game with its Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign, which aims to celebrate LGBT people within sport.

“Our ethos at Wolves is about being ‘One Pack’ — an attitude our supporters are very passionate about and that extends to our relationships across the football community, regardless of rivalries on the pitch,” a statement on Wolves’ official website read.

The arrests follow on from Everton confirming they were investigating alleged homophobic chants that were reported during a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday.

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    Dec 22nd 2019, 1:43 AM

    LGBT+ people across Ireland deserve to live happy lives free from prejudice. For that to happen, we must all step up to help bring #homophobia, #biphobia and #transphobia to an end.

    If you see it, #call #It #Out

    https://callitout.ie/

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