Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 21692Racist tweet

Man sentenced after sending racist tweet to Michael Obafemi

A man was sentenced after sending a 'vile' racist tweet to Ireland international footballer Michael Obafemi.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Mar
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe tweet was described as 'vile' and racist. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe tweet was sent to Michael Obafemi. (extra.ie)
  • courtA man was sentenced for sending a racist tweet. (extra.ie)
  • otherMichael Obafemi is an Ireland international footballer. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2023
    Sentencedextra.ie, first report
    Man sentenced after sending 'vile' racist tweet to Ireland star Michael Obafemi

    Reports the sentencing of a man who sent a 'vile' racist tweet to Michael Obafemi.

    convicted, malevictim, Michael Obafemi, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Obafemi