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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Wilkinson

Man who sent racial abuse online to footballer Ivan Toney apologises in court

PA Wire

A man has apologised in court for racially abusing Premier League footballer Ivan Toney online, and told a district judge he is “disgusted and ashamed”.

Antonio Neill, 24, of Robert Street, Blyth, Northumberland, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court to admit a charge of sending an offensive message.

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