TWO people - from Chard and Yeovil - have been arrested as part of apolice investigation into alleged racist chanting at a football match at the weekend.

The FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie between Haringey Borough and Yeovil was abandoned after Borough goalkeeper Valery Douglas Pajetat was allegedly abused, spat at and had plastic bottles thrown at him as he faced a penalty.

Borough defender Coby Rowe was also reportedly racially abused at Haringey's Coles Park Stadium in north London on Saturday.

Police probing the allegations arrested two men, aged 23 and 26, this morning (October 21) in the West Country, who remain in police custody.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Two men have been arrested this morning following an investigation into reports of racist comments made during a match between Haringey Borough FC and Yeovil Town on Saturday.

"The men, aged 23 and 26, were arrested in Chard and Yeovil on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault.

"They are both in custody at a police station in Somerset.

"Officers from the Met are leading the investigation with the assistance of Avon and Somerset police."

He added: "Anyone who was at the match who has any further information that can help assist officers with the investigation should contact police."

Borough chairman described events on Saturday as "soul-destroying".

Talking about the players leaving the pitch, Borough manager Tom Loizou said: 'In my head and my mind it was the right decision, but we'll see what the FA have got to say.

"I'm worried about my football club getting punished for it.

'"Why should we allow someone in our place to be abused? I've got black, white, Turkish, Greek, African, Nigerian, Jamaican, English, British, Romanian, I've got them all in my side and we all get on like a happy family.

"What happened was a disgrace and against what we believe in."

An FA spokesman said it was working with both clubs and match officials to establish what happened and 'take appropriate steps'.