Manchester police were today investigating an apparent racist attack on footballer Roy Keane after vandals set off industrial fireworks outside his home.
The rockets were ignited at 7.15 a.m. on Sunday from a crate daubed with racist and abusive language outside the Irish international's house in the upmarket Manchester suburb of Hale.
Keane's house is protected by a high security fence and wrought iron gates, and there was no damage to his property, police said.
It is not known if Keane, his wifeor their four children were at home.
A neighbour alerted police and the fire brigade was called but flames ignited after the fireworks were set off had already gone out.
The incident came days after Keane appeared in court to deny charges of common assault and criminal damage following a row near his home with a 16-year-old boy.
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