Boy, 12, released under investigation amid footballer racism probe

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha (pictured) said: “This is not the first time I have received messages like this, nor am I the only player to receive messages like this – it happens every day." Photo: PA

A 12-year-old boy arrested in England in connection with a series of racist messages sent to a Premier League footballer has been released under investigation.

West Midlands Police said they were looking into messages sent to Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha’s Instagram account on Sunday.