"Police have confirmed they are investigating after four Premier League players were targeted by online racial abuse at the weekend. Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana both received racist abuse on Instagram after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. On Sunday, Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle were also sent racist abuse on social media."
""There is absolutely no place for racial abuse, either online or in person, and anyone who believes they can hide behind their keyboards should think again," said chief constable Mark Roberts, who is the head of the UKFPU."
""The UKFPU condemns this abhorrent behaviour and we will ensure that, through our dedicated team of officers, we do everything possible to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.""
""As the law enforcement lead for online abuse connected to football, the UKFPU will be working closely with all the football clubs and their players to help identify the people responsible," said a police statement. "Over recent months the UKFPU have seen a number of successful prosecutions for online racial abuse, which have resulted in significant football banning orders. "However, we recognise that there is always more to do, and we will continue to work closely with Ofcom, English football authorities, and social media platforms to tackle the issue.""
Four Premier League players received racist abuse on social media over the weekend. Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana were targeted on Instagram after a Saturday match, while Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle were sent racist messages on Sunday. The UK Football Policing Unit has launched several investigations after four separate reports. Chief constable Mark Roberts condemned the abuse and pledged to identify and bring perpetrators to justice. Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out described the incidents as an "appalling weekend" and noted such abuse happens regularly. The UKFPU highlighted recent successful prosecutions and said it will work with clubs, regulators and platforms to tackle online racial abuse.
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