Report this comment
  • "Being anti illegal immigration is not racist.
    .
    Hating other races because of their race is racism.
    .
    Hating someone who annoys you is not racism if they are a different race, provided that is not the hate reason."
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory

  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Ex-city footballer Lee Smith guilty of racism

3:52pm Wednesday 4th July 2012 in News

RACIST: Lee Smith RACIST: Lee Smith

A FORMERWorcester City footballer who posted a racist tweet against immigrants on Remembrance Day was ordered to pay £600 in fines and costs today.

Lee Smith, 28, whose contract at Worcester was not renewed after he was charged, used foul language in the tweet, which called for illegal immigrants to be killed.

Since the offence Smith has not been able to find another football club to sign him, magistrates in Cheltenham were told.

Smith pleaded not guilty to posting a racially aggravated, threatening, abusive or insulting tweet which was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

He was convicted and fined £100 plus £500 costs.

• See tomorrow's Worcester News for the full story.

Related links

Related links

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree