Latrell Mitchell racial abuse denial, South Sydney, Panthers, NRL
South Sydney players are standing behind Latrell Mitchell and their word following a development in NSW Police’s investigation into the alleged racial abuse.
South Sydney players are standing behind Latrell Mitchell amid claims disputing what was said by the teenager involved in the alleged racist slur.
It’s understood the Rabbitohs have been informed by the NRL that NSW Police are now looking into what witnesses have alleged the boy said to Mitchell as he walked up the tunnel at halftime of the Rabbitohs clash with the Panthers in Penrith on Thursday night.
Police sources said there were aware of two phrases that witnesses had heard on the night.
One was “black dog”, while others said they heard “filthy dog”.
It is not known exactly what the teenager claims to have said.
However, multiple Souths players remain adamant they heard the comment as they walked from the field and they will not be changing their story.
At this point, the players have not been questioned by NSW Police.
The NRL Integrity Unit is awaiting the police to complete its investigations before they proceed.
There have been calls for the NRL to hand out life bans to anyone found guilty of racist comments.
The Rabbitohs are preparing to face arch rivals the Sydney Roosters in a blockbuster match up at Allianz Stadium on Friday night.
Originally published as NRL 2023: South Sydney players stand behind Latrell Mitchell after investigation development
