This article is published in today's Leicester Mercury:
"Racist songs at cup game"
Allegations of racist and offensive chanting at Saturday's FA Cup match between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are being investigated by police.
Sections of the home support at Forest's City Ground are said to have sung offensive chants aimed at Leicester's Asian population.
Videos have also surfaced on YouTube of Forest supporters racially abusing Asian City fans outside the stadium.
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire police confirmed it was aware of the incidents and would be investigating.
Nottingham Forest FC said it would work with the police and continue to investigate any incidents reported.
The third round match finished 0-0. The replay is at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, January 18.
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