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Big cat fears hit Cornwall

- BY TOM PETTIFOR Crime Editor Tom.pettifor@mirror.co.uk @tpettifor BOLT FROM THE BLUE: P72

A GRIM find has heightened fears that a big cat is on the loose in Cornwall.

Dog walker Lynne Norton found the “fresh carcass of a deer” in Redruth, after a dog was attacked.

Becky Abrey has also spotted a big panther-like black cat, describing it as “the size of an Alsatian”. Colin Wing bellows at Manchester City star Raheem

A CHELSEA fan accused of racially abusing Raheem Sterling will not face prosecutio­n following advice from a lip reader.

The Crown Prosecutio­n Service said yesterday that it had concluded there was not enough evidence to prove the words used were racist.

It was claimed Colin Wing, 60, had called the Manchester City forward a “black c**t” as the star collected the ball by a corner.

But the BT manager insisted he yelled “Manc c**t” in the video which was posted on social media.

Chelsea suspended four fans from attending matches during the investigat­ion into their behaviour during City’s 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge in December.

A CPS spokesman said yesterday: “Having carefully reviewed the evidence, including advice from a lip reading expert, we have found insufficie­nt evidence to prove that the words used by one of the individual­s were racially aggravated.” Two others will not be prosecuted for public order offences due to lack of evidence. “This means no further CPS action can be taken.”

It is understood that England winger Sterling, 24, gave a statement that he hadn’t heard any racist language.

The decision comes a day after the player received a standing ovation as he was presented with a gong at the BT Sport Industry Awards for speaking out on racism.

He has called for tougher sanctions after monkey chants were aimed at Danny Rose during England’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Montenegro last month.

UEFA yesterday ordered Montenegro to play their next home match behind closed doors and dished out an £18,000 fine to its FA.

Dad-of-two Mr Wing, from Beckenham, South London, lost his job and season ticket over December’s incident.

Afterwards he apologised to Sterling and said: “Even if it wasn’t racist, it’s not right what I said. I was completely out of order.” COLIN WING APOLOGISED TO STERLING FOR OUTBURST

Even if it wasn’t racist, it’s not right what I said. I was out of order

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