Laim Stacy Jailed for his Racists Comments on Twitter about Footballer Muamba

A university student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after the Bolton player collapsed has been jailed for 56 days for making racially offensive comments on the site.

Liam Stacey, 21, posted insulting remarks after the player collapsed during Bolton Wanderers' FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur on March 17, Swansea Magistrates Court heard.

The comments – which were made as the 23-year-old midfielder lay motionless on the pitch – sparked outrage among other users of the social networking site.

Stacey went on to post further abusive messages, including racist posts directed to black users. Read More