Hibs have launched an investigation after a supporter was caught on camera allegedly branding Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu a 'monkey' during yesterday's Edinburgh derby.
The alleged racist abuse was captured on a Hibs fan's vlog from inside the stadium among supporters.
Ikpeazu went down inside the home side's penalty area when a punter could be heard laughing.
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The fan then went on to say: "Go on ya monkey".
The comment did not come from the person filming the match footage.
The Leith outfit have now launched an official probe into the alleged slur.
A spokesman for the club said: "Hibernian Football Club condemns any form of racist behaviour.
"We are aware of the clip in question and will be reviewing it with our safety and security team."
Hibs fell to a late Aaron Hickey winner after Ikpeazu had equalised.
Stevie Mallan's thunderbolt had given the home side a lead.
It comes as a Hibs supporter was arrested last season following alleged racist abuse of Hearts midfielder Clevid Dikamona.
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