Arrested man bailed after racist abuse directed at Omar Bogle in EFL League Two tie between Gillingham FC and Newport County

A man who was arrested at a Gillingham football match for racist abuse towards a player has been bailed until the new year.

A home supporter could be seen imitating a monkey in front of Newport’s striker Omar Bogle at Priestfield after he scored his first of two spot-kicks.

After the goal in the 20th minute, there was a delay in the proceedings due to the incident.

On Saturday, the same day as the match, the club dished out an immediate lifetime ban to an individual who was arrested following the “disgusting” behaviour.

Now police have confirmed the arrested individual, believed to be from Gillingham, has been bailed until January 28 pending further inquiries.

Recently, the FA handed the club a £12,500 fine and ordered it to form an action plan to eradicate abuse inside the stadium following three incidents last season involving racist and sexist comments.

Gillingham’s director of operations Joe Comper explained on social media the banning of the fan while indicating the club takes a “zero tolerance” stance towards racism and has been left feeling “disgusted” over the supporter’s actions.

He also thanked the many other fans in the crowd shown to be as disgusted by the individual’s actions as the club’s hierarchy.

He said: “We have dealt with it within 30 seconds, the person involved was taken and arrested by the Police.

“Statements have been taken throughout the game and we have actually spent a lot of time dealing with that incident throughout the game to make sure that the person gets dealt with, and dealt with appropriately, that will now be handled by the Police.

“I think it is quite clear – everyone has seen the video and everyone can see what has happened. But it’s important that we, as a club, show that we take it