An abusive tweet against Salah. Britain investigates "painting"

LONDON (Reuters) – British police have opened an investigation into a racist tweet against Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, possibly from a connection with Everton, the Red Club's rival in northeastern England. reported Thursday media.

A spokesman for the police, quoted by the BBC, reportedly said the latter "was aware of an insulting tweet against a Liverpool player, shared by other people, who was investigating the issue." 39; case ".

"Hate-motivated crimes will not be hidden under any pretext." Those who use the Internet to target people and commit crimes by doing so, such as hate crimes, need to understand that they are not not above the law. "

The publisher of the tweet, which included an offensive drawing of Salah, which was later removed, would be a fan of Everton, Liverpool's rival in the northern city, prompting the Blue Club to confirm his condemnation of all forms of racism.

"The club strongly condemns any form of racism," said a spokesman for Everton quoted by the English press.

"We have shared the content with the relevant authorities and are looking into the issue to see if the alleged Twitter user (who originally posted the tweet) is known to the club in any way," he said. he declares.