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Jayden Bogle has scored one goal for Leeds United this season and played in all 10 of their Premier League matches so far

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Craig Nelson

BBC Sport journalist

  • Published17 minutes ago

Leeds Unitedhave condemned the "disgusting" online racist abuse directed towards defender Jayden Bogle following Saturday's 1-0 win againstTottenham.

The 26-year-oldLeedsdefender was targeted afterhe escaped punishmentfor a first-half tackle on Mathys Tel that led to theSpursforward hobbling off.

The full-back caught the back of Tel's ankle with his studs but referee John Brooks decided not to punish him following a lengthy video assistant referee review.

Tottenhamare set tosubmit a formal complaintabout the decision to not send Bogle off and will write to refereeing body Pro Ref to seek an explanation.

Leedssaid they had been "appalled" by the racist abuse posted on social media about Bogle, adding it condemned the behaviour "in the strongest possible terms".

"There is no place for racism in football or society," a club statement read.

"The club will work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals and push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them."

Bogle reportedly disabled comments on his Instagram account on Saturday afterLeeds' win at Elland Road.

"Jayden has the full and unconditional support of the club and his team-mates, and we all stand with him at this time,"Leedsadded.

"Nobody should ever be subjected to racist abuse."

This is the latest example of online racist abuse directed towards Premier League players this year.

In February,Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri,Chelseadefender Wesley Fofana,Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare andSunderlandwinger Romaine Mundle were all targeted over the same weekend, which led to apolice investigation.

TottenhamplayerKevin Dansowas targeted by "vile" abuse in April, shortly after afterSunderland'sBrian Brobbeyhad been the subject of racist abuse following an incident in a match againstSpurs.

At that time, UK Football Policing Unit deputy director Mike Ankers told BBC Radio 5 Live that it had seen an increase of about 115% in the number of reports of online abuse.

Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out said in April that reports of online abuse were at record levels, increasing by a third compared to the previous season.

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