An Irish teenager has handed himself into the police after Ian Wright shared images of racist abuse he had suffered on Instagram.
Wright shared screenshots of racist messages sent to him on social media, posting: "I know I'm not meant to look at them but these messages still hit me so hard man. This is a child!!!
"This kid as a direct line into me & is able to send this without any worry."
In response, with Gabriel Agbonlahor also targeted, Kick It Out condemned the abuse and called for legal action to be taken.
Irish police confirmed on Monday evening that a teenager had voluntarily presented himself to authorities and was subsequently interviewed.
A statement issued by gardai late in the day on Monday, May 11 said: "An Garda Síochána is investigating an incident where abusive/ racist comments have been re-posted on social media platforms.
"No formal complaint has been received but an investigation has commenced into the comments in line with our Diversity and Integration Strategy.
"A male adult teenager has presented voluntarily at a Garda Station and has been interviewed. A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
"An Garda Síochána are appealing to the public not to engage in social media commentary in relation to this matter."
The Professional Footballers’ Association said on Monday evening they have contacted Instagram directly, calling for "fundamental changes" of policy on the platform.
