Overview
- Sunderland said Brian Brobbey was hit with racist posts on Instagram following Sunday’s 1-0 home win over Tottenham at the Stadium of Light.
- The club reported the abuse to the Premier League, social media platforms and the police, and said it expects swift action against offenders.
- The Premier League condemned the abuse, offered support to Brobbey and Sunderland, and warned that proven cases can lead to jail time, football banning orders and criminal records.
- Sunderland linked the incident to earlier abuse aimed at Romaine Mundle online and to the Tyne–Wear derby report involving Lutsharel Geertruida, where a 45-year-old man was arrested and remains on police bail.
- Investigations and platform reviews are under way, and advocacy group Kick It Out says online abuse has hit record levels this season.