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A Chester FC fan accused of making a racist gesture during a match was found dead at home hours after the incident sparked intense online condemnation.
A Chester FC fan accused of performing a racist monkey gesture toward opposition player Bohan Dixon of Warrington Town has been found dead. The incident occurred during a match and was widely shared on social media, leading to severe backlash against the fan.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, the individual faced condemnation after a video of the alleged gesture went viral. Chester FC confirmed they were investigating the incident and released a statement denouncing racism. Local police had been contacted and were preparing to speak to the accused fan, but just hours later, he was discovered deceased at his home.
In a statement released Monday morning, Chester FC expressed their condolences: "It is with sadness Chester FC has been made aware of the tragic death of the individual involved. The immediate thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends."
Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, which has been ruled as occurring at home. The tragic event has highlighted the devastating consequences of public shaming and intense online backlash, even as it raises ongoing concerns about racism in football.