• Ashley Young and Ashley Cole allegedly abused on Twitter
• Tweeter said that the tweets were 'just a joke'
Police have launched an investigation into the online racist abuse of two of England's black footballers after they missed penalty kicks at Euro 2012. The Chelsea defender Ashley Cole and the Manchester United winger Ashley Young were singled out for abuse on Twitter by one user.
In a series of postings the user goaded others who criticised him for his rants. In one post the tweeter wrote: "All I got to say is this was just a joke, you guys need to relax, police know i was kiddin around and they won't bother me hopefully, cheers." Another said: "The police won't bother me mate i can assure you that."
A Metropolitan police spokesman said: "We are aware of alleged racist comments on Twitter following last night's England game and have launched an investigation.
"The allegation was made to MPS on 25 June by a member of the public relating to comments on a Twitter account supposedly based in London. No arrests at this early stage .The MPS is examining possible offences under Section 18/19 Public Order Act 1986." Read More
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