Man Arrested for Racist Abuse Sent to England’s Jess Carter

A man has been arrested after sending racist abuse to England defender Jess Carter during the UEFA Women’s Euros. Police confirmed that a 59 year old from Great Harwood was detained on suspicion of malicious communications and later released under investigation. The investigation was led by Cheshire Police, supported by the UK Football Policing Unit, which worked with social media companies to identify those behind the abusive posts. Chief Constable Mark Roberts described the messages as appalling and said no one should face such vile treatment. He also praised Carter for standing up to the abuse and helping investigators with the case.

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The footballer, who is from Warwick, revealed that she had decided to step back from social media after becoming a target during the tournament. Police have also released bodycam footage showing the man’s arrest at his home. Officers said the move was designed to send a clear message that abuse of this kind will not be ignored. Authorities warned that this arrest is expected to be the first of many in the coming months as they continue to track down others posting racist or hateful messages online.

The arrest highlights the growing pressure on police and football authorities to clamp down on online racism targeting players. Chief Constable Roberts, who also leads football policing nationally, stressed that offenders cannot hide behind anonymous social media profiles. He made it clear that racist abuse of footballers will not be tolerated and promised continued action to ensure accountability. He believes more arrests will follow as further investigations progress.

Lancashire Police echoed this stance, with PC Dan Fish stating the force does not tolerate hate in any form whether online or in person. He said the arrest should act as a warning that police will not stop until perpetrators are identified and brought to justice. The abusive messages sent to Jess Carter are part of a wider issue facing athletes, particularly women and players from diverse backgrounds, who are often targeted with racist or sexist comments. Campaigners have long called for stronger action against such behaviour, and this latest arrest may mark a turning point in the fight against online abuse. Carter has been widely supported for her resilience and for helping investigators take decisive steps to hold abusers accountable.

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