Birmingham Police, in a statement on Friday, confirmed that they have taken a 32-year-old man into custody following racism allegations during India vs England Edgbaston Test on Monday. 

“A 32-year-old man has been arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence after reports of racist, abusive behaviour at the test match in #Birmingham on Monday. He remains in custody for questioning,” the official handle of Birmingham Police tweeted.

The incident reportedly took place on the fourth day of the rescheduled fifth Test with many Indian fans taking to social media to say that they were subjected to racist abuse from British fans at the venue. 

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After the reports emerged, West Midlands Police said they have ” launched a criminal investigation.”

“We’re liaising with Edgbaston officials to understand what’s happened and would encourage anyone who heard any racist language or gestures, or has video footage that could help, to get in touch,” a West Midlands Police spokesperson told ‘Sky Sports News.’

“We’re aware of images circulating on social media showing an alleged offender. We’re making enquiries to identify the person and would urge him to come forward and speak to us.”

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The England and Cricket Board also tweeted that it will investigate the matter.

“We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today’s Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket,” ECB tweeted.

England won the match as they chased down 378. Their victory meant that the five-match Test series, which spilled over to this year due to COVID-19 cases in the Indian camp last year, ended in a 2-2 draw.