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Social media platforms urged to get tougher in stopping trolls after Arsenal legend Ian Wright is called 'a f***ing monkey' in sickening abuse directed at him on Instagram

Social media companies face fresh calls for a crackdown after Arsenal legend Ian Wright revealed on Monday how racists have been allowed 'a direct line' to target him on Instagram.

Wright posted screenshots of threatening private messages he had received.

The user, named Patrick, called Wright a 'f***ing monkey', a 'n*****' and a 'c**n'. The 56-year-old former striker was also told: 'Your (sic) like 65 years old if I get corona I will cough in your face and give you your death sentence. If I see you I will put you on your death bed.