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Huddersfield Man Arrested Over Alleged Racist Gestures at West Yorkshire Derby

West Yorkshire Police made the arrest following the referee’s report that Bradford defender Curtis Tilt was targeted as players left the pitch.

Overview

  • Police said a 32-year-old Huddersfield man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, interviewed, and released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.
  • The allegation stems from racist gestures reportedly directed at Curtis Tilt immediately after the final whistle at the Accu Stadium.
  • Bradford City lodged an official complaint and pledged full cooperation with the investigation, while confirming support for Tilt throughout the process.
  • Huddersfield Town stated it does not tolerate discrimination and said it is assisting authorities with the inquiry.
  • The derby featured a large pre-planned policing operation and tense exchanges before and after the match, with video showing objects thrown and stewards and officers separating fans, though reports did not cite arrests tied to those clashes at the time.