POLICE have been called in after a Middlesbrough fan was alleged to have made a racist gesture towards Blackburn Rovers player Rudy Gestede following a controversial end to a recent Championship game.

Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with Rovers on Saturday, November 29 when Gestede scored the equaliser five minutes into stoppage time, denying Boro three points that would have taken them top of the table.

The Football Association has already said it is investigating the allegation and now Cleveland Police has appealed for information from supporters.

"The incident took place as the players were applauding the away fans on the pitch at the final whistle at around 5pm,2 said a spokeswoman for Cleveland Police.

"A Middlesbrough fan in the East Stand in block 40-42 was seen to make a gesture towards a Blackburn Rovers player which was perceived as racist and a complaint was made to police."

Following the final whistle Gestede appeared upset by something which came from a section of the home support and was pictured appearing to mimic a gesture to his team-mates.

Referee Mark if Clattenburg included the incident in his report.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact PC Chris Hilton on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.