In a disheartening incident during Gillingham’s recent tie against Newport County, a Gillingham supporter was arrested and subsequently issued a lifetime ban from Priestfield Stadium for making a racist gesture. The incident occurred during Newport County’s 2-0 League Two victory at Priestfield.

The supporter was pictured imitating a monkey after Newport’s Omar Bogle successfully converted a penalty. Bogle, who celebrated his goal in front of the home side, saw his teammates surround and seemingly chastise the fan who made the racist gesture.

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