ABERDEEN FOOTBALLER Anthony Stewart has said that the social media abuse he suffered recently will not be taken lightly.

Stewart, 30, was targeted on social media after being sent off as his team lost 3-1 to St Mirren in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.

Stewart, was born in England and is of Jamaican descent, was reportedly called a “baboon” and he responded: “There are many highs and lows in this beautiful game and I take full responsibility for my mistake which cost us three points. However, I don’t take racist abuse lightly.”

Aberdeen have launched an investigation to identify the individual who allegedly directed racial abuse at club captain Stewart who formerly played for Wycombe Wanderers.

Aberdeen have responded by saying in a club statement: “We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and are shocked at the racist abuse aimed at our captain, Anthony Stewart.

“Anthony has our full support and as a club we are currently undertaking a stringent internal investigation to try to identify the person responsible.

“Aberdeen FC stands free from all forms of discrimination, and we will simply not tolerate this type of abuse.”