Two Arrests In Connection With Sammy's Twitter Account

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist abuse posted on Sammy Ameobi's Twitter account. Sammy Ameobi was called a "n****r" by a follower with the username @JonnnnyPhipps after the footballer tweeted a photo of a black pair of boots. Both Newcastle United and the player reported the matter to police. A Northumbria Police spokesman said on Thursday: "On Wednesday November 2 Northumbria Police arrested two young men, both aged 17, on suspicion of malicious communication. "The arrests come after reports of a racist tweet being sent to one of the region's professional sportsmen." Ameobi had posted a message alongside the photo of the Nike boots, saying: "There will always be a place in my heart for the all blacks." The abuser replied: "Your hand is nearly the same colour. #n****r." Retweeting the message, Ameobi added: "Sad to see some people are still racist nowadays."

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