A 59-year-old man has been arrested over racist and abusive messages sent to England defender Jess Carter during Euro 2025. The investigation, led by UK police forces, is ongoing as authorities vow to crack down on online hate.
- The arrest follows a probe by the UK Football Policing Unit, which collaborated with social media platforms to identify the individuals responsible for the hateful content.
- Chief Constable Mark Roberts (lead for football policing) condemned the "appalling" messages and emphasized that racist abuse "will not be tolerated," with the arrest likely being just the first in a series.
- Carter disclosed that she was subjected to online racial abuse after poor performances and missed penalties during the tournament. The messages led her to take a step away from social media for the remainder of the competition, which England went on to win.
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