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title: "Shamal George victim of alleged racial attack"
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author: "Oliver Birch"
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published: "2019-03-10T16:30:14Z"
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# Shamal George victim of alleged racial attack

Liverpool goalkeeper Shamal George has been injured in an alleged racial attack, [the Guardian have reported.](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/10/liverpool-shamal-george-assaulted?CMP=twt_gu)

George and his younger brother were attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning, with the keeper suffering facial injuries, and the Merseyside Police are now investigating the incident.

Liverpool have issued a statement revealing the club is disgusted following the attack, and has urged any witnesses to come forward and contact them or the police.

In a statement regarding the incident involving the 21-year-old, a club spokesperson said:

> Liverpool Football Club is shocked and appalled that Shamal and a family member have been subjected to such a terrible ordeal. As a club, we will offer Shamal and his family any support that they require. The matter is now in the hands of Merseyside Police and we will defer all enquiries to them. We would also urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/03/1134873422.jpg)

> Liverpool Football Club will make no further comment until it is appropriate to do so and, in the meantime, we would ask that Shamal and his family have their privacy respected.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage of the attack.