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Teenager arrested over Welbeck racist tweet allegations

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of sending a racist tweet aimed at Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck, reports BBC News. The post was made after Welbeck netted the winning goal during an FA Cup quarter-final clash against his former club Manchester United on 9 March.

The 15-year-old boy, from the Salisbury area, was arrested on suspicion of racial abuse and released on bail until 13 April, Wiltshire Police said.

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