Student jailed for mocking stricken Muamba on Twitter

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match was jailed yesterday for inciting racial hatred.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2012 - 01:00

Anthony Stone

Liam Stacey, 21, provoked revulsion with comments made while the Bolton star still lay on the pitch.

The 23-year-old midfielder was left fighting for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham on March 17.

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Courts Soccer Person: Muamba Person: Fabrice Muamba Person: Liam Stacey Person: Stacey Event: FA Cup quarter-final Organisation: Bolton Organisation: Tottenham Organisation: Swansea University Organisation: Swansea Magistrates’ Court Organisation: Twitter

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