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27/03/2012
Possible Jail Term For Student Who Mocked Fabrice Muamba
Liam Stacey, a 21-year-old student, could face a jail term for inciting racial hatred after his comments on Twitter mocking footballer Fabrice Muamba.
Muamba was left fighting for his live after he suffered a heart attack during an FA Cup match on March 17.
Police were later inundated with complaints after Stacey’s comments on Twitter as the 23-year-old midfielder lay on the pitch.
The first of his messages began with "LOL [laugh out loud]. Fuck Muamba. He's dead!!!"
As a number of people challenged him over his views he responded with a further string of racially offensive comments.
Stacey was released on conditional bail but was warned that all options would be considered when he is sentenced on Monday.
Muamba was left fighting for his live after he suffered a heart attack during an FA Cup match on March 17.
Police were later inundated with complaints after Stacey’s comments on Twitter as the 23-year-old midfielder lay on the pitch.
The first of his messages began with "LOL [laugh out loud]. Fuck Muamba. He's dead!!!"
As a number of people challenged him over his views he responded with a further string of racially offensive comments.
Stacey was released on conditional bail but was warned that all options would be considered when he is sentenced on Monday.
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