Teen arrested in Scotland over Jay Beatty online abuse probe
Jay Beatty, 11, who comes from Lurgan and has Downs Syndrome, is a major Celtic fan and Celtic ambassador.
He shot to fame when former player Georgios Samaras picked him out of the crowd during Celtic’s title-winning lap of honour last season.
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Hide AdHe won Scottish football’s goal of the month award in January in a public vote for a penalty he scored during half-time in Celtic’s 2-0 win over Hamilton.
He also recently met Paolo Nutini and spent time with the singer before he performed in Glasgow last month.
Police Scotland said offensive comments about the 11-year-old were allegedly posted on social media on Friday.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested over the incident and a report is to be sent to the Children’s Reporter.
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Hide AdA police spokesman said: “A 14-year-old-boy has been arrested in connection with this incident. A report will be submitted to the Children’’s Reporter.
“Police Scotland will not tolerate hate crime in any form.”