Internet racists target Newcastle striker Shola

Police are investigating reports that Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has been targeted by racists in an internet hate campaign.

Internet racists target Newcastle striker Shola
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Hugh Macknight

Club officials contacted Northumbria Police after the 30-year-old was alleged to have been targeted on the social networking site Facebook.

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