Police are investigating racially aggravated social media posts directed towards ‘numerous Manchester United players’.
It comes in the wake of the Reds’ defeat to Villarreal in the final of the Europa League.
| Greater Manchester Police assistant chief constable Chris Sykes said: “We are aware of a number of racially aggravated social media posts made yesterday evening towards numerous Manchester United players. “We are working through the posts from yesterday, which originate from countries across the world as well as the UK, to investigate these crimes. Tackling hate crime remains a priority for GMP. We take these reports very seriously and are working with our partners to ensure those responsible are identified. “Nobody should be subject to hateful language and abuse and it is deeply upsetting not only to those who receive these comments, but to anyone who witnesses it on a public forum. “Those who make these posts subject themselves, not just to criminal proceedings but to long-term implications to their personal and professional lives by making these comments. “We would always encourage anyone who has been a victim, or witness of hate crime to report it at the earliest opportunity via 101, LiveChat or online. Alternatively you can visit www.letsendhatecrime.com.” |