Police probe 'shocking and vile' Twitter threats to Jamie Vardy's baby daughter

Police are investigating after Twitter trolls made sexual threats against the one-year-old daughter of England footballer Jamie Vardy.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2016, 13:26 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2016, 14:06 BST
Sheffield-born Jamie Vardy.Sheffield-born Jamie Vardy.
Sheffield-born Jamie Vardy.

The graphic abuse came after the Sheffield-born Leicester striker's fiancee posted pictures of the toddler wearing a Foxes shirt ahead of their match against Southampton on Sunday.

Leicestershire Police has launched an investigation into the shocking threats after a formal complaint was made on Monday.

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Rebekah Nicholson tweeted the shots of her daughter wearing the blue T-shirt with "Daddy" emblazoned on the back, which prompted rape threats on the social networking site.

She responded to one: "There are no words for people like you! You need locking up," while Vardy posted a screenshot of the threats, with the words "shocking and vile".

Leicestershire Police said: "Leicestershire Police is investigating a report of malicious communication being sent via social media.

"A report was made today of an abusive message being received yesterday evening by a woman on Twitter. Inquiries remain ongoing and the force is liaising with Leicester City Football Club."

Leicester City football club called the abuse "shocking".

A spokesman said: "We have offered our full support to Jamie and his family in dealing with this shocking abuse and referred the matter to the police."