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Man charged for alleged comments against Josh Magennis

Man charged following alleged "xenophobic comments" against Northern Ireland player Josh Magennis
Man charged following alleged "xenophobic comments" against Northern Ireland player Josh Magennis Man charged following alleged "xenophobic comments" against Northern Ireland player Josh Magennis

A 48-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following alleged "xenophobic comments" against Northern Ireland player Josh Magennis.

The incident happened at about 16.40pm on Saturday as Magennis's Kilmarnock side played Hearts at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh.

The man was charged with offensive behaviour and an offence under the Threatening Communications Act.

He was released on bail and will appear in court at a later date.