Man Arrested After Abusive Social Media Posts Were Directed At Several England Players.

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Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 3:38pm

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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Image: Euro 2020 logo/Uefa

The suspect is 37 years of age.

In the UK, a man's been arrested after abusive social media posts were directed towards England players following their Euro 2020 final defeat.

The suspect, who's 37 and from Ashton upon Mersey, is being questioned under the Malicious Communications Act.

Greater Manchester Police says "any racist abuse whether online or off is not acceptable".

#ARREST | A man has been arrested after social media posts were directed towards England football team players following #Euro2020 final. The suspect, aged 37, self-presented at Cheadle Heath police station this morning (14 July 21). Read more: https://t.co/PJbPEXq1M6

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) July 14, 2021

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