Overview

• Officers detained a 59-year-old man in connection with racist messages sent to the England defender during the Women’s Euro 2025.
• The suspect was released under conditions as the investigation remains active.
• Chief Constable Mark Roberts said he expects this to be the first of multiple arrests in the coming months.
• The Football Association has pledged to assist investigators following Carter’s public disclosure of the abuse.
• Lancashire Police relayed details of the arrest via the Press Association and stressed that online offenders will be held accountable.