The
Tottenham Supporters' Trust (TST) has called on the club and the Met Police
to clarify what has been established by the investigation over alleged
racist abuse directed at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
The Germany international was seen indicating he had faced racist abuse
during Chelsea's 2-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22.
He imitated a monkey gesture, and it led to announcements in the stadium
that racist behaviour was interfering with the game.
The Met Police have confirmed to Sky Sports News that while no arrests have
been made in connection with the alleged incidents, the investigation has
been ongoing over the festive period with assistance from Tottenham and the
FA.
The TST said in a statement on Friday: "It's now 12 days since allegations
that Antonio Rudiger was racially abused by the home crowd at the Premier
League game between Spurs and Chelsea on Sunday 22 December.
"In the interests of all concerned, there now needs to be a clear statement
on what has been established by the investigation THFC announced immediately
after the game.
"Either there was racist abuse, or there wasn't. If racist abuse occurred,
the perpetrators must be punished. If none occurred, the reputation of
Tottenham Hotspur fans must be cleared.
"We understand the need for any investigation to be conducted properly. We
acknowledge that the number of working days over the Christmas and New Year
period presented a challenge. And we have been mindful of the need to
refrain from comment while the investigation was in progress. Too many
people have rushed to judgement before being sure of the facts.
"But the lack of any update from either the Club or the Police after the
initial Club statement on 23 December, other than a brief reference to the
investigation being ongoing on 24 December, is leading to increasing levels
of speculation and conjecture. The time has come for the facts as they are
known to be laid out.
"We have continuously urged for a swift conclusion throughout the festive
period and now publicly call upon THFC and the Metropolitan Police to
clarify as a matter of urgency what facts have been established, and what
still remains to investigate."
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