Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Collymore: Police investigate racist Twitter claim
Former footballer Stan Collymore has received "a number" of racist messages on Twitter, Staffordshire Police said.
The former Southend, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Leicester striker contacted the force on Monday about "offensive" messages directed towards him.
A police spokesman said they had secured copies of the tweets and were investigating.
Ch Insp Carl Ratcliffe said the force would take action if appropriate.
Mr Collymore, 42, originally from Cannock, Staffordshire, now works as a broadcaster.
Writing on Twitter, he said: "Appreciate the support from players, fans of all clubs and @kickitout. Currently with @CannockPolice."
He added he was taking legal advice about social media sites "not enforcing hate speech rules" and said he was concerned Twitter had become a "free for all".
The former Southend, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Leicester striker contacted the force on Monday about "offensive" messages directed towards him.
A police spokesman said they had secured copies of the tweets and were investigating.
Ch Insp Carl Ratcliffe said the force would take action if appropriate.
Mr Collymore, 42, originally from Cannock, Staffordshire, now works as a broadcaster.
Writing on Twitter, he said: "Appreciate the support from players, fans of all clubs and @kickitout. Currently with @CannockPolice."
He added he was taking legal advice about social media sites "not enforcing hate speech rules" and said he was concerned Twitter had become a "free for all".
