Brentford have condemned the “vile harassment” of Ivan Toney after the England striker was the goal of on-line racist abuse.
The Premier League membership additionally labelled the response of social media corporations to such incidents as “underwhelming”.
Toney, 27, has beforehand obtained racist feedback on Instagram posts and Brentford at the moment are calling for extra to be finished after one other case occurred.
Membership Assertion – Social Media Abuse
Brentford requires decisive motion and felony prosecutions
We’re angered and pissed off to report that Ivan Toney has been subjected to racist abuse on Instagram as soon as extra
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 7, 2024
“We’re angered and pissed off to report that Ivan Toney has been subjected to racist abuse on Instagram as soon as extra,” a membership assertion learn.
“We have now initiated investigations into this vile harassment which we condemn within the strongest phrases.
“Sadly, this isn’t the primary time Ivan has needed to cope with this. The same incident occurred simply 4 weeks in the past, main us to establish an alleged perpetrator whom we reported to the authorities. Thus far, we’ve but to see any motion taken towards that particular person.”
The Bees known as for anybody discovered to have posted racist feedback to be prosecuted and assist deliver an finish to such incidents sooner or later.
“Generally, the response from social media platforms to those ongoing points has been underwhelming,” the assertion continued.
“Their options, resembling filters to easily disguise the abuse could safeguard the gamers, however miss the mark fully and don’t discourage the offenders. With out actual penalties for these accountable, the cycle is doomed to repeat.
“We do have religion that issues can change. We recognize the dialogue that we’ve with the likes of Meta however we name for extra decisive and pressing motion to fight on-line hate. We name for immediate investigations, and importantly, we name for felony prosecutions.
“We are going to proceed to work with the authorities and the Premier League and to help our gamers as we deal with this terrible on-line abuse.”