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Morecambe release statement after Bolton Wanderers clash stopped over alleged racist abuse

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Bolton Wanderers' clash with Morecambe was stopped temporarily due to an alleged racist remark from the crowd. The League One clash at the Mazuma Stadium was suspended for 10 minutes as referee Ross Joyce following a comment directed towards the Wanderers bench and the players were called off the pitch.

Cole Stockton had previously put the hosts ahead after having his penalty saved by James Trafford as Bolton captain Ricardo Almeida Santos was shown a straight red card for a handball in the box. READ MORE:Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on alleged racist remark from crowd in Morecambe draw and game stoppage But Wanderers rallied and during 10 extra minutes of play after the players returned back to the pitch, substitute Amadou Bakayoko struck to earn Bolton a share of the spoils.

There was a pitch invasion by Wanderers fans following the dramatic late leveller at the Mazuma Stadium. The Shrimps have issued a statement in the immediate aftermath of the game and vowed to work with the relevant authorities to investigate various issues in the encounter.

A club statement read: "Morecambe Football Club are aware of a series of incidents and allegations that have been made during Saturday’s fixture against Bolton Wanderers in Sky Bet League One. "The Club will work with all relevant authorities to investigate the above. "Morecambe FC will be making no further comment at this time."

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