Magpies Urged To Hold Off Fascist Salutes

Newcastle United fans have been warned not to make fascist salutes to taunt Paolo Di Canio, the manager of rivals Sunderland.

The North East Premier League clubs meet on Sunday at St James' Park, with supporters from both sides relishing the chance to mock one another.

But police have warned them against using racist or offensive gestures during the derby match.

"Offensive gestures, particularly those with a suggestion of racist connotations, are completely unacceptable and we will take positive action against anyone seen acting in an offensive or racist manner," said chief superintendent Steve Neill, operations commander on the day.

"While some individuals may see this sort of behaviour as a means of poking fun at opposing fans - it is not a joke.

Di Canio insists he is not a racist

"Offensive behaviour can constitute a criminal offence and such behaviour is taken seriously.

"Football matches are routinely monitored by CCTV and, even if action is not taken during the match, it can be checked retrospectively and we have demonstrated on numerous previous occasions our ability to trace offenders and put them before the courts, which can lead to a criminal record and possible football banning order.

"I would urge fans to act responsibly and reflect upon the impact any form of disorder or offensive behaviour has on others, themselves, the reputation of both clubs and the North East."

Di Canio, 44, was fined and handed bans for making right-arm salutes to fans in 2005 when he was a Lazio player.

Since he joined Sunderland as Martin O'Neill's replacement, he issued a statement denying he was a racist, adding: "I do not support the ideology of fascism."

Di Canio's controversial appointment led former Foreign Secretary David Miliband to step down from Sunderland's board because of the Rome-born manager's "past political statements".

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