Police have arrested a man over an allegedly racist tweet sent to Marcus Rashford.
West Mercia Police said the suspect, from Powick, near Worcester, was detained on suspicion of inciting racial hatred following reports of an inappropriate tweet posted on Sunday.
The 50-year-old man, who was not named by police, has since been released under investigation.
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Commenting on the inquiry, Inspector Pete Nightingale, from Worcester police station, said: "We encourage people to make these reports and are pleased with the speed at which we have been able to deal with this incident.
"We continue to work with the local football community and have links with the local clubs to ensure that this behaviour is dealt with appropriately."
It comes as hundreds of people have come out in support of the Manchester United star after a mural in Withington was defaced.
Police are treating the vandalism as racially aggravated.
On Tuesday evening, dozens of people gathered in a Stand Up to Racism protest to support the Manchester man.
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Protesters gathered in Withington beneath a mural depicting Manchester United player Rashford, which was graffitied earlier this week.
The striking black and white image, in Withington, has been lovingly restored by street artist Akse.
A vast number of supportive notes and messages have been left on the wall outside the Coffee House Café over the last couple of days.
