Overview

• Lancashire Police detained a 59-year-old in Great Harwood on Thursday on suspicion of malicious communications linked to messages to the England defender.
• The man was released under investigation while enquiries continue, according to a police statement.
• NPCC football-policing lead Mark Roberts condemned the messages as appalling and said he expects further arrests in the coming months.
• The Football Association said it contacted UK police immediately after learning of the abuse and is supporting Carter while working with authorities.
• Carter had disclosed during the tournament that she stepped back from social media after receiving racist abuse.