An investigation has been launched by Merseyside Police after England international winger Raheem Sterling was the target of abuse on social media.
The 20-year-old, who is poised to join Manchester City from Liverpool in a £49 million deal, will become the most expensive English player ever when the transfer goes through, per Sky Sports. But a few Twitter users have reacted toxically to the potential deal, even aiming abuse at Sterling’s three-year old daughter.
As noted by Joe Strange of the Daily Mail, Merseyside Police have issued a statement in response to the offensive language sent Sterling’s way:
The language used in these tweets is abhorrent.