The racially charged tweet directed towards Bukayo Saka after Sunday’s 2-2 draw against West Ham is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
In a recent development, the Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation into a racially charged tweet directed towards Bukayo Saka following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against West Ham on Sunday.
The tweet, which surfaced shortly after the Gunners failed to secure crucial points in the title race, portrayed the 21-year-old footballer as a monkey, accompanied by the statement “This clown has cost us the league.”
Another Twitter user reported the offensive tweet to the Metropolitan Police, flagging it as a hate crime. Responding to the tweet, the police force confirmed on Tuesday that the incident had been reported and was currently being investigated.
As of Tuesday, the account of the individual who posted the tweet was not publicly viewable, and it is unclear whether any further action will be taken against them.
Saka has had a phenomenal season so far, bolstering his growing reputation by playing a pivotal role in Arsenal’s unlikely bid for the Premier League title. However, the young footballer experienced a rare moment of misfortune during the match against West Ham, where he missed a second-half penalty that could have put his team ahead by 3-1.
The incident serves as yet another reminder of the prevalent issue of racial abuse in football, and the need for swift action against such reprehensible behaviour. It is hoped that the investigation by the Metropolitan Police will send a strong message that such incidents will not be tolerated in any form.