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Police are investigating allegations Birmingham City defender Stephen Carr made an offensive gesture towards Aston Villa fans. | Police are investigating allegations Birmingham City defender Stephen Carr made an offensive gesture towards Aston Villa fans. |
Carr, 33, and other Blues players were incensed by the award of a late penalty in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Villa Park. | Carr, 33, and other Blues players were incensed by the award of a late penalty in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Villa Park. |
It is alleged Carr made a gesture towards home fans as he left the pitch. | It is alleged Carr made a gesture towards home fans as he left the pitch. |
The Football Association will study referee Martin Atkinson's match report and other evidence before deciding whether to take action. | The Football Association will study referee Martin Atkinson's match report and other evidence before deciding whether to take action. |
Internal inquiry | Internal inquiry |
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "West Midlands Police have received a complaint regarding an offensive gesture allegedly made by a player at the end of the Aston Villa-Birmingham City match on Sunday. | A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "West Midlands Police have received a complaint regarding an offensive gesture allegedly made by a player at the end of the Aston Villa-Birmingham City match on Sunday. |
"The matter is currently being investigated by detectives and inquiries are ongoing." | "The matter is currently being investigated by detectives and inquiries are ongoing." |
A Football Association spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and will be looking at the referee's report and other available evidence before we decide what to do." | A Football Association spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and will be looking at the referee's report and other available evidence before we decide what to do." |
A Birmingham City spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and we are looking at it internally." | A Birmingham City spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and we are looking at it internally." |
If the FA decide to take action Carr, a former Republic of Ireland international who was persuaded last season to come out of retirement by Birmingham manager Alex McLeish, could face a suspension or a fine. |