Shamal George: Liverpool goalkeeper sustains facial injuries following alleged racially motivated attack

Merseyside police are investigating an alleged racially motivated attack on Liverpool youth goalkeeper Shamal George.

The 21-year-old, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Tranmere, sustained facial injuries during the attack.

Your support means everything. Thank you #LFC

— Shamal George (@shamalgeorge) March 10, 2019

George’s brother is also understood to have been injured in the incident.

Liverpool have asked for witnesses to come forward following the attack, which took place in a city centre bar at around 1am on Saturday morning.

Police are analysing CCTV footage of the attack, with the Premier League side appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A club spokesman said: “Liverpool Football Club is shocked and appalled that Shamal and a family member have been subjected to such a terrible ordeal.

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“As a club, we will offer Shamal and his family any support that they require.

“The matter is now in the hands of Merseyside Police and we will defer all enquiries to them.

“We would also urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The youngster took to Twitter on Sunday to put on record his thanks for the well wishes he has received.

He posted on the social networking site:”Your support means everything. Thank you (L) #LFC.”

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