Valencia fans detained for racism against Vini Jr are released

This Tuesday, the 23rd, three fans of Valence arrested for committing racist insults against vinicius jrin the match against Real Madrid, last Sunday, the 21st. Therefore, the Spanish police arrested them on charges of a crime against the exercise of fundamental rights and public freedoms. However, they have already been released.

According to information from theUOL‘, Spanish fans were between 18 and 21 years old and were released, but still with the obligation to appear in court. The investigation to identify the suspects was carried out in partnership with Valencia himself, but the case is still open and more people may be arrested soon.

In total, seven fans were arrested this Tuesday morning, the 23rd. Three of them were present at the Mestalla Stadium, in the duel between Valencia and Real Madrid, when Vini Jr suffered from racist shouts. The other four cheer for the Madrid’s athletic and are involved in a mock hanging of the Brazilian, which took place in January of this year.

After giving testimony in Valencia, the trio of fans who were at the Mestalla were released, while Atlético de Madrid fans are still being held. All have links with organized supporters of the Madrid team and are young, with ages ranging from 19 to 24 years old.

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