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Rhys Williams: Bedfordshire Police investigate after defender is allegedly racially abused

Bedfordshire Police are investigating after Swansea City's on-loan Liverpool defender Rhys Williams was allegedly racially abused by a Luton Town fan.

Bedfordshire Police "interviewed a man voluntarily in connection with the incident", which Swansea say happened towards the end of their 3-3 draw.

Williams, 20, was substituted at half-time of the match on 18 September.

Swansea made an official report to match official Tony Harrington and Bedfordshire Police.

In a statement, Bedfordshire Police confirmed the investigation is "ongoing".

Swansea thanked the force and Luton for their swift response at the end of the Championship game.