Aston Villa have reported online racist abuse of winger Tyreik Wright to West Midlands Police.
The 19 year old is currently on loan at Walsall and the League Two club are working with Villa over the issue.
He was abused after posting a news story about schoolchildren avoiding criminal charges for a racially motivated attack on another student.
Villa said the Republic of Ireland youth international "received sickening and abhorrent messages" on Instagram.
The club is working with West Midlands Police's Hate Crime Unit in investigating the incident.
