Deaf fans 'lip-read race abuse'

AN investigation has been launched after deaf fans complained that they lip-read a Premiership football star racially abusing another player.

The fans were watching TV when they claimed to have seen a Liverpool player use racist language against a Manchester United opponent during last month's Premiership clash.

Two deaf fans made independent complaints to police after spotting the player's alleged outburst. Neither the police nor the club would identify the player.

The Liverpool player involved strongly rejects the suggestion.