Ameobi victim of racist tweet

POLICE have begun an investigation into racist abuse posted on a Premier League footballer’s Twitter account.

Sammy Ameobi, who plays for Newcastle United alongside older brother Shola, was called a “n****r” by a follower with the username @JonnnnyPhipps after the footballer tweeted a photo of a black pair of boots.

The 19-year-old player, who broke into the first team at the end of last season and is becoming a fans’ favourite, retweeted the abuse he received, and his attacker’s account was closed down.