Jess Carter, an England footballer, was the subject of “disgusting” racist abuse that was posted on social media. A second man has been detained.
According to reports that the 27-year-old defender had been sent texts during the UEFA Women’s Euros in July, police launched an investigation.
A 30-year-old Ripley resident has been detained by officers from Derbyshire Constabulary on suspicion of making obscene communications.
After being subjected to online racism during the tournament, Carter from Warwick previously stated that she was stepping down from social media.
The UK Football Police Unit launched an investigation into social media companies in order to identify those responsible for the messages following the incident.
Source: BBC
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