Police Arrest Second Man Over Online Racial Abuse Against England Defender Carter

Police investigating online racist abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter during the 2025 Women's European Championship have made a second arrest. A 30-year-old man from Ripley, Derbyshire, was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and released on bail, following the earlier arrest of a 59-year-old man from Great Harwood. The investigation, launched by the UK Football Policing Unit in partnership with social media companies, aims to hold accountable those responsible for the abuse, which prompted Carter to temporarily step away from social media during the tournament. Cheshire Constabulary Chief Constable Mark Roberts condemned the racist abuse and emphasized that offenders cannot hide behind social media profiles to post vile comments. Sergeant Gemma Thursfield highlighted that online abuse is as serious as in-person abuse, and authorities are committed to bringing perpetrators to justice. The abuse had significant psychological effects on Carter, including fear about playing in the Euro final, which England won against Spain.