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A statement from Cumbria Police issued after the game said: Cumbria Constabulary are investigating allegations of racist behaviour... directed towards Everton players following the first goal.Hate crime will not be tolerated in this county and any allegation will be fully investigated. Everton manager Roberto Martinez praised referee Lee Mason for taking swift action after a reported incident of spectator racism during his sides FA Cup w The FA vowed to deal with the issue as a matter of urgency and said in a statement: We have received the referees report regarding the alleged incident during the game between Carlisle United and Everton. David Wright Mets Jersey. 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