Liverpool's Shamal George victim of alleged racially motivated attack

Liverpool goalkeeper Shamal George suffered facial injuries during an alleged racially motivated attack outside of a bar during the early hours of Saturday morning.

A statement from the club, courtesy of the Guardian's Andy Hunter, read: "Liverpool Football Club is shocked and appalled that Shamal and a family member have been subjected to such a terrible ordeal. As a club, we will offer Shamal and his family any support that they require.

"The matter is now in the hands of Merseyside Police and we will defer all enquiries to them. We would also urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

"Liverpool Football Club will make no further comment until it is appropriate to do so and, in the meantime, we would ask that Shamal and his family have their privacy respected."

The incident took place outside of a bar in Liverpool and involved the victim's brother, who also suffered injuries.

No arrests have been made, as police examine CCTV footage and appeal for witnesses.