WORCESTER City have made an official complaint to Boston United after joint-manager Carl Heeley claimed Wayne Thomas was racially abused by a spectator during their 1-1 draw at the Jakemans Stadium.

Heeley described the comment believed to be aimed at Thomas as “disgraceful” and “immature” and said there was “no place for that in the world”.

Referee Robert Massey-Ellis briefly stopped the match in the second half when he is understood to have notified both joint-managers Heeley and Matt Gardiner and Boston boss Dennis Greene of the alleged incident before play continued.

Speaking after the game, a spokesman for Boston confirmed they were in discussions with Lincolnshire Police and Heeley said he hoped they tackled the issue.

“There was a racist comment towards Wayne Thomas that was witnessed by the assistant referee on the far side,” Heeley said.

“Hopefully there has been an arrest made because there is no place for stupid, immature comments like that in the world let alone in football.

“It is disgraceful and it is not the first time it has happened so hopefully Boston have identified the culprit and it has been dealt with."

Heeley added: “There has been an official complaint made because the assistant referee has heard it, the player has complained about it and in fairness to Dennis (Greene) he has said let’s find out who the culprit is and the club will deal with it.

“So it’s over to them and we will leave them to do their business.”

However, Heeley said he would not let the alleged incident overshadow what he believed was a good point for City.

Boston United took the lead on the 36 minute when Jay Rollins latched onto a long ball before beating Connor Gater and sending the ball between Nathan Vaughan’s legs.

However, City hit back moments before the break when Amadou Bakayoko’s effort was deflected home off Jordan Murphy.

Bakayoko received Worcester's 10th red card of the season after kicking out at Boston right-back Liam Marrs. But the Blue and Whites held firm and almost won it late on as Shaun Donnellan’s free-kick was brilliantly turned onto the crossbar by Fabian Spiess.

Heeley added: “That (the alleged racist abuse) is not going to take the gloss off a fine performance and a good point for us.

“It was a game of football which was played in a good spirit.

“It was competitive and at times there were a lot of tackles flying in but there is a lot at stake for both teams and no one wanted to get beat.

“So we will just focus on what we have done really well and the work we have put in because if it wasn’t for a world class save at the end by the goalkeeper we would be heading home with three points.”