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10.12.2002
Diouf cleared by police
Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf has been cleared by police after an investigation into allegations he spat at West Ham supporters earlier this season.
Police received complaints from fans after the game at Anfield on 2 November, alleging the Senegal striker, an unused substitute, had spat in their direction while warming up.
The club denied the allegation immediately, but have now admitted that Diouf did spit on the ground.
"An incident was alleged by West Ham fans during the match involving El Hadji Diouf which was categorically refuted and denied," said a club statement.
"Despite this, we have conducted a thorough investigation into the matter, reviewing correspondence from both West Ham and Liverpool fans and liaising closely with Merseyside Police.
"Merseyside Police has decided there was no evidence that an offence was committed, but has concluded that Diouf did spit on the ground as he warmed up as a substitute.
"As a result of discussions with Merseyside Police the club has now reviewed its procedures, particularly in relation to the location where substitute players are allowed to warm up.
"On reflection, Liverpool appreciate that the tone of the original statement was not helpful to the good relations enjoyed between the club and West Ham fans and wish to apologise for any offence caused."
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