Fan on extent of homophobic abuse at Nottingham Forest vs Brighton ahead of Rainbow Laces games in Premier League

Police investigating two allegations of homophobic abuse during Saturday's match at the City Ground; a Forest season ticket holder tells Sky Sports he felt unsafe at the game and that it is «concerning» nobody challenged the abuse; Forest release statement in response to fans' reports

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Monday 27 November 2023 20:54, UK

A Nottingham Forest season ticket holder who attended Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton says the extent of homophobic abuse from fans resulted in «the worst situation I've had at a football match».

Sussex Police have confirmed to Sky Sports that they are working with their Nottinghamshire counterparts and Forest to «identify and take appropriate action» after two allegations of homophobic abuse were made relating to the fixture.

Ten-player Brighton's controversial 3-2 win sparked wild celebrations for the visitors, and also unsavoury scenes in the Upper Bridgford Stand from where a number of home fans directed gestures and insults towards the away end below.

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Forest supporter Peter Davey, attending the game with a friend, later posted to X — formerly known as Twitter — about his matchday experience, referencing the alleged homophobic slurs and also claiming that a threat was made towards him by another fan.

He has since spoken to Sky Sports to provide more detail on what happened and the damaging impact of the abuse, which occurred on the first day of the annual activation of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign.

Davey's tweet prompted Forest's LGBTQ+ and allies supporters group, Proud Forest, to issue a statement. The group said Saturday's incident was «hugely disappointing» and that they would be submitting video footage