NEWCASTLE have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby.

Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials during the second half of the Magpies’ 2-1 Premier League defeat by their neighbours at St James’ Park after an incident was reported to him.

Newcastle later said in a statement: “We are aware of a report of racism made by a visiting player against someone in the crowd during our Premier League match against Sunderland.

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