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Teenager Receives 6-Week Jail Sentence For Racially Abusing Marcus Rashford

File image: Marcus Rashford via @MarcusRashford/Twitter

Following England's defeat to Italy during the final of EURO 2020

In Britain, a teenager has received a 6-week jail sentence, for racially abusing Marcus Rashford on social media after the final of EURO 2020.

Justin Lee Price, with an address in Worcester, published a tweet regarding Rashford after England's defeat to Italy.

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho & Bukayo Saka missed their penalties, leading to their side's defeat.

19-year-old Price initially tried to avoid being arrested or charged, by changing his username when reported.

 

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