Man detained following alleged racist remarks aimed at Ross County’s Yan Dhanda

A man has been detained after Ross County’s Yan Dhanda allegedly suffered racial abuse in the cinch Premiership clash with Hibernian in Dingwall.

The alleged incident took place in the first half of a match which the Staggies won 2-1 to move them out of the relegation play-off spot.

Midfielder Dhanda, who will join Hearts in the summer, reported the alleged remarks to referee Don Robertson.

County released a statement on X, formerly Twitter, which read: “In the 30th minute of today’s match, Yan Dhanda was subject to alleged racial abuse from a Hibernian fan.

“Ross County FC and Hibernian have worked with Police Scotland to identify the male suspect, who has now been detained.

“There is no place for this in our game or society as a whole.

“The club will be making no further comment at this time.”

Hibs released a statement on their official website which read: “Hibernian FC are aware of an incident that took place in the first half of our cinch Premiership clash with Ross County on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

“During the first half, Ross County midfielder Yan Dhanda reported an alleged racist comment directed from the away end at the Global Energy Stadium.

“Dhanda reported the comment to match referee, Don Robertson, who then alerted the fourth official.

“Both Ross County, Hibernian FC, and Police Scotland have worked closely together to identify the individual, who has now been detained.

“The club condemns any form of racist or discriminatory behaviour towards any player, official, staff member or supporter.

“It is completely unacceptable and has no place in the game or wider society.

“The club will take the strongest possible action against anyone identified in making discriminatory and hateful comments.”