Hitchin Town have sacked non-league footballer Alfie Barker for offensive comments sent on Twitter to Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter about his stillborn daughter.
Hitchin issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon announcing they were "terminating Alfie Barker's registration and relationship with the club with immediate effect".
The Football Association will investigate the tweets sent from an account in the name of Barker, which were tweeted at Arter's account after Bournemouth gave up a three goal-lead to draw 3-3 with Arsenal on Tuesday night.
One of the messages said: "atleast you didn't lose your kid.