Arrests at King's Lynn football match

Two people were arrested at a King’s Lynn Town football match yesterday (26 December 2023).

They were arrested following reports that two members of the crowd at the match between King’s Lynn Town FC v Boston United at The Walks, Tennyson Road, King’s Lynn, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 26 December 2023) used racially abusive language towards a player.

One man, aged in his 20s, was arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence and possession of a class A drug. One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence. Both are from the King’s Lynn area.

They were taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and have been released on police bail until 16 February 2024 while enquiries continue.

Police are aware of another allegation of offensive language being used at the match and enquiries are on-going.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch with us quoting reference number 36/90366/23:

Report online: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email: [email protected] 

Phone : 101 

Crimestoppers: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org