A football fan who killed himself just hours after discovering he faced allegations of racism "could not face the embarrassment" of a potential ban or jail, an inquest has heard.
Andrew Paul Hewitt, 52, was found dead at his family home in Flint, Flintshire, on 1 December 2024.
It was the day after he attended a Chester FC match at National League rivals Warrington Town where he was alleged to have made a racist gesture.
A note was found at Mr Hewitt's home on Palace Close in which he sincerely apologised for his actions.
A conclusion of suicide was recorded at the inquest at County Hall in Ruthin.