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Hearts open investigation after Rangers striker Morelos allegedly suffers racist abuse

Hearts have opened an investigation into the alleged racist abuse of Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos during Sunday's Scottish Premiership meeting at Tynecastle.

Colombian Morelos was allegedly targeted with abuse after scoring the equaliser for Steven Gerrard's side in a 1-1 draw.

In response, Hearts have confirmed they have started an investigation and have pledged to ban any supporter found guilty.

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"The club is aware of an incident of alleged racism and is currently investigating it," Hearts announced in a statement reported by BBC Sport.

"It goes without saying that Heart of Midlothian Football Club utterly condemns any form of racism and any individuals found guilty of such an offence will face an indefinite ban from Tynecastle.