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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Gardner

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent’ messages to Lionesses star Jess Carter

England's Jess Carter received racist abuse online during the Women's Euros this summer - (The FA via Getty Images)

A man has pleaded guilty to sending "totally abhorrent" social media messages to England defender Jess Carter during last summer's Euros.

Nigel Dewale, of Prospect Street, Great Harwood, entered a guilty plea to one charge of malicious communications and possession of a weapon in a private place at Blackburn Magistrates Court on Friday.

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