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Teenager arrested for racist tweet to Manchester United player
- Associated Press
- Updated: December 11, 2012 10:55 PM IST
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Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for sending a racist tweet to a Manchester United player, widely reported to be Rio Ferdinand, during the rowdy match against Manchester City.
Greater Manchester Police say the boy was held on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense before being released on bail pending more inquiries.
Ferdinand was bleeding from a cut above his left eye after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd while he celebrated United's late winner in a 3-2 victory.
A City fan also ran on to the field and toward Ferdinand, but fell and was obstructed by City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Topics mentioned in this article
Football
Inter Milan
Rio Ferdinand
Arsenal
Chelsea
Manchester United
Wayne Rooney
Alex Ferguson
Sepp Blatter
AC Milan
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