"Nigel Dewale, of Great Harwood, Lancashire, sent two posts during Euro 2025 last summer from his TikTok account under the username Bogeyman."
"Dewale was 'in drink' at home when he responded to a news article about police investigating online racial abuse earlier received by Carter."
"On Wednesday, he was sentenced at Blackburn Magistrates' Court to six weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months."
"Carter, 28, who plays for NWSL team Gotham FC, was part of the Lionesses squad that went on to successfully defend their title."
Nigel Dewale, a 60-year-old from Great Harwood, Lancashire, posted racist messages about Jess Carter during Euro 2025. He sent two posts from his TikTok account while intoxicated, responding to news about police investigating racial abuse against Carter. Dewale was arrested and charged, later pleading guilty to sending a grossly offensive message. He was sentenced to six weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, at Blackburn Magistrates' Court. Jess Carter, 28, plays for Gotham FC and was part of the successful Lionesses squad at the tournament.
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