A football club owner has condemned the actions of a fan who was arrested after reportedly hurling racist abuse at a player.

The man was pictured appearing to imitate a monkey after Newport's Omar Bogle scored from the penalty spot during The Gills’ 2-0 defeat at Priestfield Stadium yesterday.

The individual received a lifetime ban and was arrested following the “disgusting” behaviour.

This morning Gills’ owner Brad Galinson said the club will not stand for such actions.

He added: “Nearly all Gills’ fans are good people just there to enjoy the day.

“One was not and will never be welcome at Priestfield again.

“Three others ejected for sexist/homophobic chants.

“They will either learn how to behave or not return. We will not stand for it! Help us help you.”

Recently, the FA handed the club a £12,500 fine and ordered it to form an action plan to eradicate abuse inside the stadium following three incidents last season involving racist and sexist comments.

During the game, striker Omar Bogle converted both spot-kicks for the visitors.

But there was a delay in restarting the match following the first when abuse was aimed towards the goalscorer from the home end.

Widespread condemnation and anger could be heard following the incident as a spectator was led away by stewards.

Following the incident, Gillingham's director of operations Joe Comper, issued a statement saying: “Our stance is zero tolerance.

“We are absolutely disgusted, and we are frustrated if I’m honest.

“We dealt with it within 30 seconds, the person involved was taken and arrested by the Police.

“Statements have been taken throughout the game and we have actually spent a lot of time dealing with that incident throughout the game to make sure that the person gets dealt with, and dealt with appropriately, that will now be handled by the Police.”

Police have been approached for an update.