Sussex Police investigating homophobic abuse reports in Luton match

Homophobic chanting was heard during the match being directed at Billy Gilmour, who Albion signed from Chelsea last summer.

Sussex Police said they are dealing with the incidents.

The force’s dedicated football officer Darren Balkham said: “We work in close partnership with Brighton and Hove Albion FC to respond to reports of homophobic behaviour at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.

Simon Adingra celebrates his goal on Saturday (Image: Simon Dack)

“Reports of homophobic abuse, racist abuse and public order offences will be tackled and Sussex Police will seek prosecutions where reports are made to us.

“The force is investigating two reports of homophobic abuse made at the stadium on Saturday, August 12.”

In April, a Haywards Heath man was convicted for making homophobic abuse during the home match against Nottingham Forest last October.

James Grainger-Brown was in the away supporters’ section of the stadium where he was heard making the comments.