A READING man has been arrested following an incident of malicious communication.
After a football match between Birmingham City and Reading on Friday, December 16, Thames Valley Police officers became aware of “distressing” messages that had been posted on Facebook groups following the loss of Reading against Birmingham City.
A 21-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communication.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Gareth Perry, based at Reading, said: “We have been made aware of some very distressing comments made online following the Birmingham City vs Reading FC match.
“We have taken swift action in relation to these comments and a man from Reading has been arrested and a full investigation is being conducted.
“The comments will have caused anger to members of the public, and particularly for Birmingham City supporters, but we would strongly advise members of the public to let the police deal with this and not take matters into their own hands.”
