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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Man arrested over online abuse directed at England’s Jess Carter during Euros

Jess Carter running during the Euros match between England and Spain.
Carter received what police described as ‘disgusting abuse’ during the women’s Euros in July. Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Richard Sellers/Apl/Sportsphoto

A man has been arrested in Lancashire after racist and abusive messages were sent online to the England defender Jess Carter during the women’s Euros in July.

The UK football policing unit launched an investigation after receiving a report that the messages had been sent on social media. Officers worked in partnership with social media companies to identify the people responsible.

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