Police launch investigation into racist abuse of four Premier League players

Four Premier League footballers were subjected to racist abuse online over the weekend

23 Feb, 13:47 — 23 Feb, 14:06

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Why this matters

This story highlights the persistent issue of online racist abuse targeting professional athletes, particularly in football. There has been a significant increase in such incidents, leading to calls for stronger action from social media platforms, football authorities, and law enforcement. The investigation underscores a broader societal struggle against online hate speech and its impact on individuals.

Key entities

PoliceInvestigating body Premier League playersVictims of racist abuse Kick It OutAnti-racism advocacy group Premier LeagueFootball league

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 23 Feb, 13:47|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 19m|Window: 19m

The Independent23 Feb, 13:47First to report

Police launch investigation into racist abuse of four Premier League players

Yahoo23 Feb, 13:47

Police launch investigation into racist abuse of four Premier League players

The Guardian23 Feb, 13:53

Police investigate racist abuse aimed at Premier League players after ‘appalling weekend’

vg23 Feb, 14:06Latest update

Britisk politi etterforsker rasisme mot Premier League-spillere

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vg2h ago

Britisk politi etterforsker rasisme mot Premier League-spillere

Britisk politi har igangsatt etterforskning etter at fire Premier League-spillere ble ofre for det som omtales som «avskyelig» rasistisk netthets i helgen.

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The Guardian2h ago

Police investigate racist abuse aimed at Premier League players after ‘appalling weekend’

Four reports of online abuse over last three days Kick It Out says ‘action must follow’ as anger grows Police are investigating online abuse directed at Premier League footballers over the weekend, with offenders warned: “Anyone who believes they can hide behind their keyboards should think again.” The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) said it had received four separate reports of abuse towards top-flight players in the last three days. The Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and the Sunderland m...

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The Independent2h ago