Premier League game HALTED over racist abuse against Sunderland's Geetruida

A Premier League game was interrupted for an anti-racism protocol for the first time on Sunday as Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida reported discriminatory abuse from the crowd at their derby game away at Newcastle.The clash was paused early in the second half after Sven Botman was down injured having being caught with a high boot.However, the pause in play continued for a lengthy period and referee Anthony Taylor called Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier over to the dugout to discuss matters with both benches and what appeared to be a security official.It was initially unclear what was being spoken about, before the Premier League confirmed that a shocking incident had occurred.