Police drop Clattenburg probe

Police have dropped an investigation into referee Mark Clattenburg's alleged use of inappropriate language during the recent Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United after no victim came forward.

Scotland Yard said an investigation was launched into alleged comments during the match at Stamford Bridge on October 28.

Police said in a statement: "Inquiries were made and no victims have come forward. The matter will remain as a recorded incident. Without a victim and/or any evidence that any offence has been committed, the matter cannot currently be investigated."

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