Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has issued his stance after racism allegations were made against striker Milutin Osmajic. The FA are investigating the report made by Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, with the incident having taken place during last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Deepdale.

Former Manchester United star and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during their Saturday meeting at Deepdale.The game was delayed

Burnley drew 0-0 with Preston but the match was overshadowed by an incident between Hannibal Mejbri and Milutin Osmajic, with the ex-Manchester United star claiming he was verbally abused by the Prest

Hannibal: I am a strong person but nobody should have to experience this disgusting abuse on the pitch; Preston: Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a comment made towards Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match meeting with todays match officials;

The FA has opened an official investigation into the alleged racist abuse that Burnely's Hannibal Mejbri suffered at the hands of Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic in the EFL Championship this previous weekend.