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RichardCoulter · 05-08-2021, 14:14

In a good sign that the police are taking trolling much more seriously, BBC lunchtime news is reporting that 11 people (10 male and 1 female) have been arrested for racist trolling following the Euro 2020 final.

They are currently investigating another 207 possible criminal offences and 35 social media accounts are under investigation. Another 50 are awaiting details from their ISP providers. 123 accounts are abroad and details have been referred to the relevant police forces.

The perpetrators are aged between 21 and 50, showing that this behaviour isn't coming from one particular age group or is soley confined to males. The result of their actions has led to, amongst other things, the loss of jobs, withdrawal of university places etc.

The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) commissioned research into online trolling and found that, in some cases, this had increased by as much as 48% and includes racism, sexism, homophobia and anti disability hate. As a result the PFA is concerned that there is still not enough being done about this problem. Having met with the PFA some time ago, i'm pleased to see that their words are being translated into actions.

Further evidence is being sought to add weight to aid in any prosecutions.

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RichardCoulter cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,067	Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls. In a good sign that the police are taking trolling much more seriously, BBC lunchtime news is reporting that 11 people (10 male and 1 female) have been arrested for racist trolling following the Euro 2020 final. They are currently investigating another 207 possible criminal offences and 35 social media accounts are under investigation. Another 50 are awaiting details from their ISP providers. 123 accounts are abroad and details have been referred to the relevant police forces. The perpetrators are aged between 21 and 50, showing that this behaviour isn't coming from one particular age group or is soley confined to males. The result of their actions has led to, amongst other things, the loss of jobs, withdrawal of university places etc. The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) commissioned research into online trolling and found that, in some cases, this had increased by as much as 48% and includes racism, sexism, homophobia and anti disability hate. As a result the PFA is concerned that there is still not enough being done about this problem. Having met with the PFA some time ago, i'm pleased to see that their words are being translated into actions. Further evidence is being sought to add weight to aid in any prosecutions.