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Second Arrest in Probe of Racist Abuse Targeting England’s Jess Carter

Police say inquiries across multiple forces continue with support from social media platforms.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Training - Shirecliffe, Sheffield, Britain - December 2, 2024 England's Jess Carter during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo
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Overview

  • A 30-year-old man from Ripley, Derbyshire, was arrested on Sept. 2 on suspicion of malicious communications and released on bail.
  • Lancashire Police previously arrested a 59-year-old man from Great Harwood on Aug. 28, who was released under investigation.
  • Both arrests stem from a UK Football Policing Unit investigation launched in July in coordination with social media companies.
  • Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts condemned the messages as unacceptable and warned that online anonymity will not shield offenders.
  • Jess Carter said the abuse during Euro 2025 led her to leave social media and harmed her confidence, even as England went on to win the tournament.