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19-Year-Old Charged Over Racist Instagram Remark
20 Jul
Summary
- A 19-year-old man faces charges for a racist Instagram post.
- The post targeted England defender Jess Carter.
- The accused will appear in court on Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with a racist offense related to an Instagram post. Essex Police confirmed the arrest of Aaryan Aggarwal, of Dickens Rise, Chigwell, in September after receiving a report about a racist message. The offensive communication specifically targeted England defender Jess Carter.
Aggarwal has been charged with sending a letter, communication, or article that conveys an indecent or offensive message. He is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Carter, a key player for the Lionesses, was part of the historic England squad that won their first major women's tournament at Euro 2022. She previously played for Chelsea for six years before moving to Gotham FC in the US in 2024.
